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Open Electric Chargepoint Alpha

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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21 Jul 2022 at 14:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by the Department for Transport (DfTc) for the project titled "Open Electric Chargepoint Alpha". This initiative falls within the software and information systems category, aimed at enhancing the electric vehicle (EV) charging network across the UK. The procurement was initiated on 21st July 2022, with the tender period concluding on 20th April 2022, and the contract scheduled to commence from 3rd May 2022 until 30th September 2022. The contract value is set at £600,000, awarded through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on software development and information systems, particularly those specialising in EV solutions and data management. Companies that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this procurement particularly advantageous, given the emphasis on supporting their participation. This contract could enable businesses to contribute to the UK’s net zero targets by enhancing the consumer experience in the EV charging sector.

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Notice Title

Open Electric Chargepoint Alpha

Notice Description

We need to improve the consumer experience at public chargepoints. Consumers should have confidence to travel across the UK and be able to rely on the public electric vehicle (EV) charging network. Local authorities and central government should be able to use data to meet our net Zero targets. This contract is to support the initial Alpha build phase

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3eca7463-4801-4df3-abf5-87e7a4df02de
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6cb9717-580c-40df-bfd0-e30c0e485466
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£498,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Apr 20223 years ago
Contract Period
2 May 2022 - 30 Sep 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jason.thrupp@dft.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA6 7JL
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Mynydd-bach
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PA CONSULTING

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