This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Nov 2023 at 16:23

Tender

07 Jun 2023 at 12:44

Summary of the contracting process

The North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) is seeking to establish a multi-supplier framework agreement for the installation and operation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure. This procurement opportunity is being conducted by The Association of North East Councils Limited and aims to invest in the regional electric vehicle charging infrastructure for sustainable long-term growth. The total contract value is GBP 500 million, with a selective procurement method and a tender deadline of June 26, 2023.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for companies involved in electric vehicle infrastructure and units installation and operation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete in this competitive procedure with negotiation tender. Potential suppliers include companies providing services related to electricity, construction, and civil engineering. The contract period runs from October 9, 2023, to October 8, 2029, offering a substantial framework for business expansion and collaboration.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure

Notice Description

The Association of North East Council Trading as the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) is seeking to establish a multi-supplier framework agreement for the installation and operation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure on behalf of a public sector body under a call-off contractual arrangement. This framework and future call-offs are relevant for the installation of electric vehicle infrastructure and units. This can be provided by the public sector body themselves, a national Government department (such as LEVI/OZEV/Levelling Up), or via a third party intermediatory such as the North East Combined Authority. NEPO is looking to award a procurement solution to assist the longer-term investment in the regional electric vehicle charging infrastructure (EVCI). This investment is needed to upgrade, operate, and maintain the current network and resource expansion to establish a sustainable long-term future. The intention is to establish a multi-supplier Framework Agreement for use by NEPO Member Authorities and Associate Members. Additional information: NEPO is a Central Purchasing Body as defined in the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (PCR15). The agreement will be available for use by all NEPO Members. A list of member organisations is available in the About section of the NEPO website at: www.nepo.org This agreement will also be made available to all current and future NEPO Associate Members. Current Associate Members are listed in the Associate Member section of the NEPO website at: www.nepo.org/associate-membership/list NEPO intends to make the resulting agreement available for use by all Contracting Authorities throughout all administrative regions of the UK (as defined by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015) including but not limited to Government Departments and their Agencies, Non-Departmental Public Bodies, Central Government, NHS Bodies, Local Authorities, Emergency Services, Coastguard Emergency Services, Educational Establishments, Registered Social Landlords and Registered Charities who have a need to purchase the above services. A complete list of permissible users is shown on the NEPO website below: https://www.nepo.org/associate-membership/permissible-users Organisations wishing to access the NEPO agreement will be required to register as a NEPO Associate Member in the first instance. Further information can be found at: www.nepo.org

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-16fb91fd-ac01-44d7-aafd-4712aeda27a9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/403967ae-5b4a-4016-a3ad-a3f3704e9156
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

09310000 - Electricity

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
28 Nov 2023 - 27 Nov 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Association of North East Councils Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UL
Postcode Area
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate & Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
8
Supplier Names

APCOA Parking (UK) Ltd

Lot 1 - Zest Eco Ltd

Connected Kerb Ltd

AMP EV LTD

Believ Limited

EQUANS EV Solutions Ltd.

SWARCO Smart Charging Limited

Ubitricity Distributed Energy Systems UK Ltd

Further Information

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