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Specialist Technical Support for Procurement of Energy Storage Systems (ESS) at Motorway Service Areas

HIGHWAYS ENGLAND

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15 Dec 2021 at 11:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Highways England, which is seeking specialist technical support for the procurement of Energy Storage Systems (ESS) at motorway service areas. The title of the contract is "Specialist Technical Support for Procurement of Energy Storage Systems (ESS) at Motorway Service Areas." This tender falls under the services industry and has a total value of £85,689.62. The contract period is set to commence on 3rd December 2021 and will conclude on 31st March 2022. Notably, the tender was part of a selective procurement method and was initiated under the category of research and development services, with the tendering phase having ended on 19th October 2021.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in energy storage solutions and consultancy services, as Highways England aims to invest substantial funding in implementing energy storage systems to support electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Companies that focus on research and development, particularly in energy systems and technology, would be well-positioned to compete for such contracts. The project is especially relevant for SMEs looking to enter the energy sector, providing a chance to contribute to environmentally sustainable initiatives in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialist Technical Support for Procurement of Energy Storage Systems (ESS) at Motorway Service Areas

Notice Description

Highways England is looking to set up a contract to support activity to invest up to PS11M of Air Quality Designated Funding in delivery of energy storage systems (ESS) at a number of motorway service areas (MSAs). The ESS project will contribute to the Government's commitment of providing a minimum of six high-powered electric vehicle charge points per MSA by 2023 by enabling the installation of ESS at locations where electricity grid capacity is insufficient to support delivering the commitment within the required timescales. This is high priority activity for Government set out as an ambition in the project rapid policy paper and subsequently committed as a 'key stat' in the Department for Transport's Decarbonising Transport - A Better, Greener Britain .

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7a6ef048-eaab-48f5-8a2a-e0fa2794740f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30d2035d-b609-468e-a71a-47bf2e4d0db6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£85,689 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£85,689 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
3 Dec 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HIGHWAYS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
spats2@highwaysengland.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1RN
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COSTAIN

Further Information

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