Planning

Soft Market Test for Electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) installation framework and operating concession

CORNWALL COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

01 Apr 2021 at 07:21

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

31 Mar 2021 at 15:29

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cornwall Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Soft Market Test for Electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) installation framework and operating concession". This initiative is aimed at understanding market interest in a four-year framework for supplying and installing EV charge points across Cornwall, as well as an eight-year concession for management and maintenance. Key dates include an engagement end date set for 1st May 2021, with final written responses to the soft market test due by 30th April 2021. This project falls within the transport equipment industry category and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in electric vehicle infrastructure and related services. Companies involved in the supply and installation of charge points, as well as those capable of managing and maintaining such infrastructure, would be well-suited to participate. Given the grant funding from the European Regional Development Fund for the installation, there is potential for future project call-offs and a mix of funding options, making this a lucrative opportunity for firms looking to expand their operations in the growing electric vehicle market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Soft Market Test for Electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) installation framework and operating concession

Notice Description

Cornwall Council is conducting a soft market assessment to gain an understanding of the potential level of interest across the private sector for the provision for entering into a: 1. 4-year framework agreement with Cornwall Council (CC) to supply and install charge points (electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE)) in Cornwall both on Cornwall Council land (public car parks and office/ depot estate). This will include: a. An initial call of to deliver at least 150 grant funded EV charge points across Cornwall which will be full funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and CC as part of a PS3,625,000 project led by CC; and, b. Options for future framework call offs for the supplier to supply and install charge points either fully funded by CC or funded by a funding mix that could include additional grant funds, CC match funding, and/ or supplier co-financing. 2. 8-year concession contract to manage, operate and maintain: a. CC owned EVSE installed by the supplier/ concessionaire through the framework; b. CC owned legacy EVSE to be added to the concession by mutual agreement of CC and the concessionaire; and, c. Concessionaire self-financed charge points installed by the concessionaire in agreement with CC hosted CC property. It is intended that the responses supplied will enable the council to develop a business proposal. Any such proposal would be subject to the development and approval of a business case, and, as such, this exercise implies no commercial commitment. This is not a formal tender document. Participation of this soft market assessment will not prejudice suppliers participating in any future procurement. If you are interested in this area of service provision and helping with our assessment of the market, please review the supporting information and complete the "Information Required" section at the end file 21.03.30 CC - Drive EV2 - Soft Market Test Template v0.4. This can be found via the supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk website or on the Proactis E-Procurement Portal under project reference DN535964 Soft Market Test for Electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) installation framework and operating concession. Please submit any questions relating to this Soft Market Test via the Due North messaging system by 17:00 hours on the 23.04.21. Final Written responses to the Soft Market test should be submitted via the Due North messaging system by 17:00 hours on the 30.04.21.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8d3dc532-4e3c-46d6-9be9-98b37661af11
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/592a6367-6d88-48aa-aeaa-f9b8a7fd30a9
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 May 2021Expired
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
CORNWALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Simon Mols
Contact Email
simon.mols@cornwall.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1872324971

Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3AY
Post Town
Truro
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Truro Boscawen & Redannick
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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