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Provision of Support and Maintenance of Electric Vehicle Enabling Services

DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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Summary of the contracting process

The DVLA (Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency) has completed the procurement process for the provision of support and maintenance of their electric vehicle charge points network. The contract, titled "Provision of Support and Maintenance of Electric Vehicle Enabling Services," falls under the vehicle-fleet-support services industry category. The service covers maintenance of charge points, a back-office hosting system, RFID cards, and a mobile application, and will be delivered across Wales, specifically in Swansea (SA6 7JL). This direct procurement process, executed using a single tender action below the threshold, resulted in a contract value of £20,000 for the period from 1st August 2024 to 31st July 2025, with the tender period ending on 31st July 2024.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in electric vehicle infrastructure and maintenance services. The awarded contract to SWARCO Smart Charging Ltd, an SME, underscores the DVLA's commitment to supporting smaller businesses. Companies with expertise in back-office systems, RFID technology, and mobile applications for electric vehicle support are well-suited to compete in such tenders, offering them a chance to establish or expand their footprint within a government framework, contributing to the broader development of electric vehicle infrastructure in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Support and Maintenance of Electric Vehicle Enabling Services

Notice Description

DVLA has awarded the following contract for the provision of support and maintenance of our current electric vehicle charge points, which includes a back-office hosting system along with RFID cards and a mobile application (App) to allow electric vehicles to charge. The contract will be for a period of 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf5848f9-6f4c-4797-894b-4d5a62b0c126
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50111110 - Vehicle-fleet-support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA6 7JL
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Mynydd-bach
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SWARCO SMART CHARGING

Further Information

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