Tender

SC250082 - Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

25 Nov 2024 at 12:19

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Kent County Council (KCC) invites suppliers to tender for the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) project, focusing on developing a reliable and high-quality public on-street charge point network across Kent. This initiative aligns with Government plans to decarbonise transport and achieve net zero emissions by 2050. The tender, published on 25 November 2024, falls under the industry categories of repair, maintenance, and installation services related to roads and electrical equipment. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 3 January 2025. The contract will commence on 1 August 2025 and run until 31 July 2045, aiming to install infrastructure for 4,000 sockets by 2030 and 10,000 sockets by 2035.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure, particularly those capable of delivering and maintaining on-street charging solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the suitability requirements. The awarded supplier will play a crucial role in accelerating the deployment of EV charge points, contributing to environmental goals and responding to increasing demand for green transportation solutions. Companies with expertise in electrical installations and a commitment to innovation in EV infrastructure are well-suited to compete for this concession contract, which includes opportunities for private sector investment and revenue generation through the developed charge point network.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SC250082 - Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure

Notice Description

The Kent County Council (KCC) wishes to invite suppliers to tender for the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) project. In line with Government plans to decarbonise transport and end the sale of petrol and diesel cars, Kent County Council is preparing the network for zero emission vehicles and in doing so supporting the ambition to reach net zero by 2050. In March 2022 the Government published Taking charge: the electric vehicle infrastructure strategy which outlined their intention that Local Authorities should play a leading role in ensuring equitable access to Electric Vehicle Charge Points (EVCP) in their localities. This was followed up in 2023 when the Government launched the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) fund, which was designed to help deliver a step change in the deployment of local, primarily low power, on-street charging infrastructure to accelerate the commercialisation of, and investment in, the local charging infrastructure sector. The LEVI fund is administered by the Office of Zero Emissions Vehicles (OZEV), who want to see Tier 1 Authorities enabling charging for those in most need. In the current landscape of electric vehicle (EV) charging, OZEV have made it clear that the primary focus should be on existing residential properties without the ability to charge their vehicles at home. The Council will work with a private sector charge point operator (CPO) to develop a reliable and high-quality public on-street charge point network. This will enable equal levelling up across the county by providing the infrastructure needed for the residents of Kent to make the switch to EVs, particularly for those without the ability to charge at home. The Individual Contract will be a Concession Contract with a contractual term of 20 years. The Supplier will work with the Customer to plan and deliver a network of primarily standard speed (3.7 kWh < P < 8 kWh) charge points, with a significant focus on 7kW bollard chargers. However, other charge point types and speeds may be considered if needed and subject to agreement by The Customer. The installation period of the charge points will take place during the first 10 years of the contract term. Based on the data provided by CENEX and the project dependencies, assumptions, constraints and risks, KCC have set the below indicative targets for installations: * Infrastructure for 4,000 Sockets by 2030 * Infrastructure for 10,000 Sockets by 2035 The procurement pack which includes further detail on the requirements can be found on the Kent Business Portal. Additional information: The Council has successfully secured LEVI capital funding. Detailed information on the distribution of this funding to the awarded provider, including requirements for private sector investment and concession fees, can be found in the Service Specification, which is available to download on the Kent Business Portal. Please note that the values provided are the estimated capital requirements from both LEVI funding and private sector investment. The total revenue generation potential will depend on various factors including the size of the ChargePoint network and its utilisation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-62afaafc-2178-406f-8fc1-1c520a8b0f07
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3923ab33-bcc3-4d58-b290-ab2aaac49fd8
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

50230000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to roads and other equipment

51110000 - Installation services of electrical equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2045 Over 5 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
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

Notice Documents

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