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Episode 177: Liz Allan and Leon Gomez - Making EV Procurement Work for a Growing Market.

We're delighted to have ProcureEV as the sponsor for this episode of Electric Evolution. They work with organisations across the EV charging and electrification sector to simplify procurement and help innovative businesses engage more effectively with complex processes.

Liz Allan is joined by Leon Gomez, Managing Director of ProcurEV. They unpack why good EV procurement is about far more than frameworks, contracts, and ticking boxes.

Leon shares his personal journey from logistics and procurement into the EV and energy space, and how those experiences shaped his decision to launch Procure EV.

Together, they explore why EV charging procurement cannot be treated like traditional infrastructure buying. Liz and Leon also discuss the risks of rigid processes in a fast-moving market, the importance of involving operations and end users early, and why understanding the full journey, from charger design and installation through to driver experience, is critical to long-term success.

The conversation also touches on bid readiness, the hidden barriers that often stop SMEs from winning tenders, and how better preparation and clearer storytelling can transform outcomes. Leon explains how procurement, bidding, engineering, and customer experience must work together if the UK is to build a reliable, trusted charging infrastructure at pace.

Quote of the Episode:
“EV procurement needs to be treated differently. This is a new industry, built by innovators, and if we don't adapt how we buy and collaborate, we risk slowing the whole transition.” – Leon Gomez

Leon Gomez Bio:
Leon Gomez is the Managing Director of Procure EV, a UK-based consultancy supporting organisations across EV charging, electrification, and energy infrastructure. With a background spanning logistics, procurement, bids and tenders, and large-scale energy projects, Leon brings an end-to-end understanding of how complex decisions are made and delivered. He is passionate about helping innovative SMEs navigate procurement barriers and strongly believes in collaboration, transparency, and people-centred decision-making in the transition to Net Zero.

Leon Gomez Links:
Website: https://www.procurev.co.uk
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