Planning

Request For Information (RFI) - EV Chargepoints

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Planning

26 Jul 2024 at 09:32

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

26 Jul 2024 at 09:09

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

26 Jul 2024 at 09:05

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

20 Oct 2023 at 12:07

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Buckinghamshire Council involves a Request For Information (RFI) focused on the development of EV chargepoints. This is part of the UK Government's LEVI fund aimed at improving local charging infrastructure. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with an engagement end date set for 5th August 2024. The process pertains to the industry category of "Electrical equipment for engines and vehicles" and targets the delivery locations within England. Interested parties can access further details through the Buckinghamshire Business Portal. The milestone for early engagement was published on 20th October 2023, with the latest modification on 26th July 2024.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, especially for companies specialising in EV charging solutions, electrical equipment, and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate due to the inclusive nature of the tender suitability criteria. Engaging in this RFI can unlock new business avenues for those capable of contributing to the expansion and commercialisation of public charging points, thus supporting the transition towards electric vehicles and sustainable infrastructure.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Request For Information (RFI) - EV Chargepoints

Notice Description

The UK Government's LEVI fund supports local authorities in England to work with the chargepoint industry, to improve the roll out and commercialisation of local charging infrastructure. These public chargepoints will help residents who don't have off-street parking and need to charge their electric vehicles (EVs). Buckinghamshire Council would like to engage with the market as part of the development of our application into Tranche 1 of the LEVI fund. Further information on the LEVI fund can be found on the Energy Savings Trust website. A new RFI questionnaire is being sough in relation to the commercial approach. Access the new RFI on the Buckinghamshire Business Portal: https://procontract.due-north.com/Supplier/Advert/View?advertId=97530b85-2d4b-ef11-812d-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True&fromRfxSummary=False&selectWorkgroup=False&fromAdvertEvent=False&fromActivityDashboard=False

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ef90a915-bb50-45a8-a1a5-09dec3dbcbfd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3661bcb-a7ff-4605-9129-41f5b8096f82
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

31610000 - Electrical equipment for engines and vehicles

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Aug 2024Expired
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
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYLESBURY
Postcode
HP20 1UA
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Aylesbury North
Westminster Constituency
Aylesbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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