Electric Vehicle (EV) - Rapid and Ultra Rapid Charging in Harrow

April 23, 2026 Portfolio Holder Decision Meeting, Leader (Cabinet member) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

The Portfolio Holder Decision Meeting, Leader decided to approve the award of a contract to Zest ECO Ltd for electric vehicle charging points on 23/04/2026. The Leader also approved delegated authority to the Strategic Director of Culture, Environment and Economy to finalise the contract, allow for awarding to an alternative supplier if needed, and make future decisions to progress implementation. Zest ECO Ltd will fund the purchase and installation of 21 EV charging points, and Harrow Council will receive a 14% share of the revenue generated.

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Purpose

To note update on previous procurement process - ie. that called off framework that was not compliant. As well as to note competitive procurement that has taken place

To seek approval to award a contract to a named supplier. As well as seek approval for delegated authority to be given to the Strategic Director of Culture, Environment and Economy to finalise the terms of the contract, allowing for flexibility to award to an alternative supplier, if the named supplier was unable to enter contract for any reason, plus to make any future decisions necessary to progress the implementation of the electric vehicle charging points, including changes to proposed locations where required for any reason.

Supporting Documents

Final EV report.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date23 Apr 2026
Expected date23 Apr 2026
Originally due19 Feb 2026
Lead officerCathy Knubley