Tender

Supply and Maintenance of on-street Electric Bus Chargers Opportunity charging up to 450kw

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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05 Jan 2021 at 21:50

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04 Jan 2021 at 16:52

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority is currently engaged in the procurement process for the "Supply and Maintenance of on-street Electric Bus Chargers Opportunity charging up to 450kW." This opportunity, classified under the transport equipment and auxiliary products industry, aims to establish a framework contract lasting from February 2021 to February 2024, with potential extensions up to 2028. The tender period for submissions ends on 20 January 2021. Initial orders are expected in February and September 2021 for locations in Wolverhampton and along the Sprint Bus Route from Walsall to Solihull, pending approval of grant funding.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the manufacture and maintenance of electric vehicle charging systems. Companies that excel in providing transport equipment, particularly those equipped to deliver pantograph chargers and necessary electrical support infrastructure, would be well-positioned to compete. With the framework intended for use by other UK transport authorities and public bodies, this could further expand the potential customer base for successful vendors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply and Maintenance of on-street Electric Bus Chargers Opportunity charging up to 450kw

Notice Description

NOTE: Full details of the requirement can be found on the WMCA procurement portal - www.wmca.bravosolution.co.uk The WMCA wish to establish a single supplier framework contract for the supply and maintenance of pantograph chargers for the period 2021-2028 to support two existing projects and also future installations of additional bus charging locations across the West Midlands. This would be in the format of an initial contract duration of 4 years with the option to extend by a further 2 years and following that another additional 2 years with break periods after Year 4 and Year 6. The maximum duration of this contract could be up to 8 years. The Framework is intended to be open to other UK Transport Authorities and Public Bodies to utilise as they desire. Initially WMCA wish to procure the following pantograph bus chargers to operate up to 450kW, including all the necessary supporting electrical control cabinets and ancillaries, which adhere to the "OppCharge" top-down opportunity charger protocol: 1. Local service in Wolverhampton - 1 charger (Expected order placement in February 2021, this may be subject to change) 2. Sprint Bus Route (Walsall to Solihull) - 5 chargers (Expected order placement in September 2021, subject to approval of grant funding which is expected in April 2021)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5cbeaf93-eb00-4ab2-b8cf-bf3e0fcf9f68
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Feb 2021 - 29 Feb 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B19 3SD
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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