Tender

Electric Vehicle Smart Charge Point Testing for OPSS

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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Tender

27 Jan 2025 at 17:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT), headquartered at the Old Admiralty Building, Admiralty Place, London, is inviting tenders for "Electric Vehicle Smart Charge Point Testing for OPSS". This project falls under the industry category of technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services with a CPV code of 71600000. The procurement is at the tender stage with an open procedure and a total value of GBP 95,000. The procurement involves testing up to 15 electric vehicle charge points to ensure compliance with the Electric Vehicle Smart Charge Points Regulations 2021. The tender submission deadline is 26 February 2025, and the contract period will run from 24 March 2025 to 24 March 2026, covering locations including British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and the rest of the world.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs and VCSEs engaged in technical testing and compliance sectors. Companies with expertise in electric vehicles, smart charge points, and regulatory compliance are well-suited to compete. Winning this contract could provide market visibility, specialised experience, and a foothold in the evolving electric vehicle market, enhancing the winning company's portfolio and reputation. The Department for Business and Trade provides a vital opportunity for businesses aiming to contribute to advancing electric vehicle infrastructure and compliance standards.

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Notice Title

Electric Vehicle Smart Charge Point Testing for OPSS

Notice Description

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) is the appointed Market Surveillance Authority responsible for enforcing the Electric Vehicle (Smart Charge Points) Regulations 2021 within the UK. This involves ensuring that electric vehicle charging points are of the right quality and that robust and effective regulatory action is taken against serious weaknesses and poor practice. OPSS intend to procure the testing of up to 15 charge points for compliance against most of the requirements of the Electric Vehicle Smart Charge Points Regulations 2021.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36009acf-803c-40ea-81fc-d74302e0e702
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£95,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Mar 2025 - 24 Mar 2026 1-2 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
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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