Being able to use public electric vehicle chargepoints on residential streets in Nottinghamshire is moving a step closer now that the county council’s tender for infrastructure suppliers is live.
Nottinghamshire County Council will lead the 10-week tender on behalf of a consortium of four other councils across the region as part of the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Project, funded by the Department for Transport (DfT).
The Government funded LEVI scheme supports local authorities to roll out electric vehicle charging infrastructure in areas where residents may not have access to off-street parking.
The consortium, which has a LEVI funding allocation of more than £17 million, includes Nottingham City Council, Derby City Council, Derbyshire County Council, and Staffordshire County Council. Each council will be responsible for managing their own contract with the chosen suppliers.
Nottinghamshire has been allocated £5.5m from the LEVI fund for the countywide installation of public chargepoints in areas where residents don’t have access to off-street parking, such as driveways and garages.
The tender will seek to appoint two separate suppliers, one for standard chargepoints, which will make up the majority of the offering, and another for rapid chargepoints.
The county council has been working closely with Midlands Connect, the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) and the Energy Saving Trust as part of the project, with chargepoint installations projected to begin in spring 2026.
Councillor Neil Clarke MBE, Cabinet Member for Transport and Environment at Nottinghamshire County Council, said: “The issuing of this tender is great news for residents across Nottinghamshire who may not have access to off-street parking but would like to make more sustainable transport choices in the future because it means that the project is moving a step closer to becoming a reality.
“This project means that more than 1,000 chargepoints will be installed on streets across Nottinghamshire in coming years and this is just the start of what promises to be a positive step forward to achieve our green ambitions while supporting residents in their future transport choices.
“We are delighted to be leading a consortium of local authorities to achieve this ambition with support from Midlands Connect to achieve our ambition of improving local electric vehicle infrastructure across Nottinghamshire.”
Councillor Carmel Swan, Cabinet Member for Climate Change, Transport and Sustainability at Derby City Council, said: “We’re working hard to future proof our cities and creating a range of better transport choices for our communities in Derby by enabling more options for sustainable travel.
“This tender is great news for our citizens, who can confidently make the switch to electric vehicles knowing that we are committed to delivering the infrastructure they need.”
Councillor Neghat Khan, Nottingham City Council Leader and Executive Member for Strategic Regeneration, Transport and Communications, said: “This is a significant step towards making Nottingham and its surrounding towns and villages cleaner and greener.
“By providing more accessible charging infrastructure for residents without off-street parking, we’re making sustainable transport a viable choice for everyone.”
Councillor Mark Deaville, Cabinet Member for Strategic Highways at Staffordshire County Council, said: “We look forward to the LEVI project progressing with our partners as the tender process for infrastructure suppliers begins.
“By working together we will be in the strongest position to attract the best commercial providers to install the infrastructure across our counties and cities.
“We’ve identified the most appropriate places for charging points and will continue to work with our residents and businesses to support the transition to more sustainable transport.”
