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Analysis to investigate the potential excess charging demand along the strategic road network on days of peak demand, compared to the average

THE COMMITTEE ON CLIMATE CHANGE

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02 Dec 2022 at 14:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The Committee On Climate Change has issued a tender titled "Analysis to investigate the potential excess charging demand along the strategic road network on days of peak demand, compared to the average". The procurement falls under the research and development services and related consultancy services category with a contract value of £35,000. The tender is open for businesses and will be conducted through an open procedure (below threshold). The tender deadline is on January 20, 2023, and the contract period is set to start on February 6, 2023, and end on May 15, 2023. The delivery address is in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, to contribute to addressing the increased demand for charging infrastructure as the UK transitions to electric vehicles. Businesses involved in research and development services and consultancy related to climate change adaptation would be well-suited to compete for this tender. Potential bidders should consider the varying demand scenarios highlighted in the tender description to tailor their proposals effectively to meet the requirements laid out by The Committee On Climate Change.

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Notice Title

Analysis to investigate the potential excess charging demand along the strategic road network on days of peak demand, compared to the average

Notice Description

1 Introduction and summary of requirements / Preamble The Climate Change Committee (CCC) is an independent, statutory body established under the Climate Change Act 2008. Our purpose is to advise the UK and devolved governments on emissions targets and to report to Parliament on progress made in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and preparing for and adapting to the impacts of climate change. 2 Background In November 2020, the UK Government announced that all new sales of conventional petrol and diesel light-duty vehicles must end by 2030. Therefore, the automotive market will need to transition to electric vehicles. As the UK's transition to EVs ramps up, charging infrastructure will be needed to meet the demand of all drivers, whilst ensuring that the network is able to deliver the amount of charging required. It is likely that there will be certain periods throughout the year where demand will be higher than the average levels of travel demand on which the majority of charging infrastructure plans are likely to be based. For example, during winter months and particularly around the Christmas period, demand is expected to be higher as a result of higher consumer demand for home delivery, maintenance and medical services, as well as increased personal travel on certain days. Daily traffic flow data published by National Highways from their network of MIDAS detectors along the strategic road network can be used to infer information about demand variation along different roads. This data shows that, in 2019, on the motorway in one region there were nine days (mostly around bank holiday weekends) for which car traffic was over 10% above the typical weekly peak (Fridays). When compared to the overall average demand across the year, these peaks were around 30-40% higher. By contrast, demand on the motorway in another region was much more stable, with no days surpassing 10% above the typical weekly peak and variation from the overall daily average never exceeding 20%. This shows that there can be rare peak events on heavily trafficked tourist roads that see traffic climb considerably above typical demand. We would expect this to translate to excess peak demand for en-route charging at service stations along such roads. However, these patterns are not uniform, with demand on roads that are less associated with leisure travel showing less variation. Therefore, it is clear that, in some regions, there will be points across the year where demand is significantly higher than average. This raises the question - is the current plan for charging infrastructure deployment enough to meet the needs of drivers on these peak demand days? More in-depth exploration of data, such as National Highways, could be used to generate evidence-based peak demand scenarios. *** See Specification for more detail *** Additional information: The CCC project manager will be Jaya Jassi/Eoin Devane Tel: 07979117567 or 07920541882 Email: Jaya.jassi@theccc.org.uk or eoin.devane@theccc.org.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbb61c47-d38d-4b7b-a024-df77bcb9b619
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Feb 2023 - 15 May 2023 1-6 months
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
THE COMMITTEE ON CLIMATE CHANGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0ET
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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