Planning

RFI - EV Chargepoints (LEVI) (Mar25)

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

21 Mar 2025 at 13:58

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Buckinghamshire Council is planning a procurement process for the installation of electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints under the UK Government's Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) fund. The project, titled "RFI - EV Chargepoints (LEVI) (Mar25)," falls under the transport equipment and construction work categories (CPV codes 34000000 and 45000000 respectively). The council seeks to engage with market participants to explore funding models and commercial approaches. The process is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement deadline set for 7th April 2025. The initiative targets locations across England, catering to residents without off-street parking.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity, particularly for companies in the EV chargepoint industry and those offering transport infrastructure and construction services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. By contributing innovative funding solutions and technical expertise, businesses can help shape the development of local EV charging infrastructure while tapping into new market opportunities. This engagement will enable the council to identify optimal commercial models, fostering business growth and supporting sustainable transport solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFI - EV Chargepoints (LEVI) (Mar25)

Notice Description

The UK Government's LEVI fund supports local authorities in England to work with the chargepoint industry, to improve the roll out and commercialisation of local charging infrastructure. These public chargepoints will help residents who don't have off-street parking and need to charge their electric vehicles (EVs). Buckinghamshire Council would like to engage with the market as part of the development of procurement. The Council is also keen to explore all available options and requests information on fully-funded models (i.e. utilising funding from your business only) and hybrid approaches (i.e. offering separate bidding 'Lots' for LEVI and fully funded models). We will review the responses from the market and use these to make an informed decision on the most appropriate commercial model for the Council. Further information on the LEVI fund can be found on the Energy Savings Trust website .

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-63cf44eb-2bb4-41e6-80cc-27a4b45f1e3a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dd465d4-1777-43fe-a280-69a7ed3322bf
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Rafael Lima
Contact Email
rafael.lima@buckinghamshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1296585248

Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP20 1UA
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
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
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury North
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Further Information

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