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RAF106/2122 - Understanding the opportunities of smart charging technologies for electric vans and commercial fleets

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

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26 May 2023 at 08:44

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18 May 2023 at 08:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy has awarded a contract for the project "Understanding the opportunities of smart charging technologies for electric vans and commercial fleets" to TRL LIMITED. The procurement method used was selective, with the contract being a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period starts on May 10, 2023, and ends on September 29, 2023. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract value is £99,952. The research and development services and related consultancy services fall under the main procurement category of services.

This procurement offers opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in research and development services and consultancy within the electric vehicle industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The project focuses on developing an evidence base on access to charging infrastructure for commercial vehicles and identifying barriers to engaging with smart charging technologies. Engaging in this tender could provide valuable insights for businesses looking to contribute to the shift towards more sustainable transportation solutions.

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Notice Title

RAF106/2122 - Understanding the opportunities of smart charging technologies for electric vans and commercial fleets

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the CCS RM6126 Research & Insights DPS Brief Description of Requirement We are procuring this research to inform policy decisions to support the uptake of commercial EVs and charging infrastructure and to help unlock the potential benefits of smart charging with commercial vehicles. The aims of the project are as follows: - Develop the evidence base on the current access to charging infrastructure and charging patterns of commercial vehicles (principally vans) - Identify barriers and enablers to installing and engaging with smart charging technologies, and understand wider barriers to fleet electrification - Develop a dataset which the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero can use to develop assumptions for their modelling of EVs, demand side response, and vehicle-to-grid capacity in Net Zero pathways - To inform the design of an online survey with van drivers later in the year

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4e9b0d0c-6180-404e-a583-0d49fea2278c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/125bb0a4-e669-41cb-afde-19bcf3990612
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,952 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
9 May 2023 - 29 Sep 2023 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
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRL

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