Tender

Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure in Southend-on-Sea (LEVI)

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL

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TenderAmendment

17 Dec 2024 at 16:34

Tender

17 Dec 2024 at 16:28

Summary of the contracting process

Southend-on-Sea City Council is inviting tenders for the installation and management of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across the city. The project, titled "Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure in Southend-on-Sea (LEVI)", falls under the industry category of petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy, with additional classifications in electrical machinery, motor vehicles, and installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment. The procurement process has reached the tender amendment stage, and the tender documentation, available freely online, details a significant investment aimed at preparing the city for increased EV usage. Key deadlines for the tender include the submission deadline on 13th February 2025, and the resulting contract is set to commence on 1st June 2025, spanning until 31st May 2040. The minimum estimated value for this contract is £5,170,082.15, with a total project value of £81,470,000.

This tender presents an excellent growth opportunity for businesses specialising in electrical installations, EV infrastructure, and related services. The project is designed to cater primarily to residents without off-street parking, ensuring extensive coverage and utilisation of the installed charging points. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the contract is well-suited to businesses of this scale. By contributing to the development and expansion of the city’s EV infrastructure, contractors can establish a strong presence in the rapidly growing market of sustainable transportation solutions.

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Notice Title

Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure in Southend-on-Sea (LEVI)

Notice Description

Southend-on-Sea City Council (the Council) are looking to extend the public electric vehicle (EV) charging offer within the city. In 2023 a Cabinet report made several recommendations with the aim of 'Preparing Southend for the EV revolution', following on from this a bid for the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) grant application was made. The Council are looking to appoint a Contractor to install new electric vehicle charging points within the city, predominantly for residents without off street parking to. The specification sets out the requirements for procurement regarding the purchase, installation, ownership, operation, replacement (if required), management, and maintenance of the chargepoints and underground apparatus. To fund this project the Council have been approved from the Energy Saving Trust (EST) for the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Funding and upon successful procurement of a Contractor will secure PS1.448M. The remaining balance of project costs will be funded by the Contractor as part of this contract. Market engagement exercises have been conducted and total installation costs have been estimated at PS4.800M. The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://procontract.due-north.com/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a4d8c502-7e38-4ee1-b5fc-ddaae1b677fd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f60c00c-63dd-4b22-9bdd-25187e3d82ca
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

34100000 - Motor vehicles

51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£81,470,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2040 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementops@southend.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
Postcode
SS2 6EN
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

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