Tender

Concession contract for supply of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure and Associated Services for Somerset Council. Please note this contract will be let under the Concession Contracts Regulations 2016 Documents available from https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login - linked to previous notice16f5a935-2611-47d7-bcca-c0041a3dae9c

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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Tender

02 May 2025 at 12:28

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Somerset Council is seeking to award a concession contract for the provision of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure and Associated Services, an opportunity categorised under the industry of Chargers, Transport Equipment and Auxiliary Products to Transportation, and Electricity Distribution and Related Services. The procurement stage is currently at the tender phase with an open procedure being utilised. The contract period is slated to start on 1 October 2025 and end on 30 September 2042. Interested parties should note that the deadline for tender submissions has been extended to 12 Noon on 13 June 2025. The procurement process is taking place in Taunton, United Kingdom, with Somerset Council acting as the contracting authority.

This tender presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in electrical installation work, vehicle charging infrastructure, and transport services. While the opportunity is not specifically oriented towards SMEs and VCSEs, larger enterprises with expertise in these fields could benefit from the long-term contract duration and the evolving market for electric vehicle infrastructure. Companies with established capabilities in handling electrical distribution and recharging equipment would be well-suited to compete for this substantial opportunity to contribute to Somerset's green infrastructure development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Concession contract for supply of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure and Associated Services for Somerset Council. Please note this contract will be let under the Concession Contracts Regulations 2016 Documents available from https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login - linked to previous notice16f5a935-2611-47d7-bcca-c0041a3dae9c

Notice Description

Concession contract for the supply of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure and Associated Services for Somerset Council. Please note a tender for a concession contract for the supply of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure and Associated Services for Somerset Council was published on 10 February 2025, FTS ref 2025/S 000-004293. National Grid (NGED), the principal Distribution Network Operator in Somerset, previously advised that the infrastructure and earthing requirements for connecting to the unmetered cable supply of existing lamp columns would prohibit the installation of chargepoints or satellite charging bollards in Somerset. In April, Somerset Council was informed about the introduction of the NGED Standard Document SD5F/1 which simplifies connections for both installers and distribution network operators. As a consequence of this advice the procedure for connecting multiple small low voltage connections (metered or unmetered) with a demand of up to 5.75 kVA, will now be permitted if the relevant demand criteria are met. Somerset Council has issued amendments to the documentation to reflect these changes, and the tender deadline has therefore been extended to 12 Noon, Friday 13 June 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24a6efba-c42f-4f88-8a49-93e903234dd7
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

65 - Public utilities

CPV Codes

31158000 - Chargers

31681500 - Rechargers

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45233293 - Installation of street furniture

45310000 - Electrical installation work

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

65300000 - Electricity distribution and related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2042 Over 5 years
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
SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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