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Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) - Pilot

LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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23 Oct 2024 at 15:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Pilot, led by Leicestershire County Council, aims to bolster electric vehicle charging infrastructure across the Midlands. This initiative, part of a successful consortium bid for LEVI pilot funding in 2022, engaged multiple councils including Lincolnshire, Herefordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, and Rutland. The procurement process concluded with the award of a concession contract to Gamma Energy Limited on 29th May 2024. The contract covers the installation and maintenance of 322 slow/standard and 27 rapid/ultra-rapid ChargePoint sockets, with 80 sites in Leicestershire operating under a revenue share model from 18th July 2024 to 17th July 2039. The total contract value is £200,000, with the procurement method described as 'Other'.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in electric vehicle infrastructure and maintenance. As the awarded contract includes both installation and long-term maintenance, companies experienced in these areas, particularly those capable of delivering sustainable and scalable EV charging solutions, would find this project exceptionally rewarding. The project’s long-term revenue model and partnership with local councils further promise stable and lucrative business prospects, reinforced by a clear move towards greener transportation solutions in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) - Pilot

Notice Description

The First Midlands EV Infrastructure Consortium (Lincolnshire County Council, Herefordshire Council, Leicestershire County Council, Stoke-on-Trent City Council and Rutland Council) came together to bid for Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) pilot funding in 2022 and were successful. The Consortium contracted an Investment Partner to help fully fund 322 slow / standard ChargePoint sockets and 27 rapid or ultra-rapid ChargePoint sockets. Oxford City Council's Dynamic Purchasing System for EV Charging was used to undertake a competitive tender process for award of the Charge Point Operator contract. A concession contract was awarded by Leicestershire County Council for its 80 sites, comprising 7 Rapid and 73 slow/standard ChargePoint sockets. This partner has full responsibility for the installation and ongoing maintenance of the changepoints and will benefit from a revenue share model with Leicestershire County Council from their ongoing operation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0ecf0a9-d1ab-4019-8ba5-0fbb9bc8781e
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34144900 - Electric vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£233,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
17 Jul 2024 - 17 Jul 2039 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8RA
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Glenfield Faire
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GAMMA ENERGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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