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SC230103 - Electric Vehicle Charging Points (KCC Estate)

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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31 Jan 2025 at 15:19

Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council has completed the procurement process for the installation and maintenance of Electric Vehicle Charge Points across its estate, referred to as "SC230103 - Electric Vehicle Charging Points (KCC Estate)." This contract, classified under "Electrical equipment and apparatus," aims to enhance the electric vehicle infrastructure within the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract awarded to Blink Charging UK Ltd. The initial contract term is three years, starting from 11th September 2024 to 22nd September 2027, with an option to extend the back-office support for up to twelve additional years. Key dates include the tender period ending on 7th March 2024, and the award date on 20th March 2024. The total contract value is £133,098.11 GBP, procured through a further competition via a framework method.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies involved in electrical equipment installation and maintenance, and electric vehicle infrastructure services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this project particularly suitable given the extended contract options and the growing demand for electric vehicle support infrastructure UK-wide. As Kent County Council emphasises sustainable development and infrastructure improvement, businesses with innovative solutions in electric vehicle charging technologies and associated services stand to gain a competitive edge in this expanding industry.

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Notice Title

SC230103 - Electric Vehicle Charging Points (KCC Estate)

Notice Description

Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure and Associated Services for KCC Estate. This contract covers the installation and maintenance of Electric Vehicle Charge Points across Kent at KCC's buildings. The initial contract term including the EV installations and initial back office support is 3 years. There is an option to extend the back-office provision for a further 12 years, the Back-office annual fee for the full 15 year period has been included in the total contract value.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e4aeb653-4b30-477c-b5b7-238dd840dcaf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14bb0d70-7831-45bc-93c7-4d9a8c90bb48
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Further Competition via Framework
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus

34144900 - Electric vehicles

51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£133,098 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£133,098 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
10 Sep 2024 - 22 Sep 2027 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Lauren Bradford
Contact Email
lauren.bradford@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLINK CHARGING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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