Planning

SC22154 - Kent Ultra-Rapid Electric Vehicle Charging Hubs Project

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

23 May 2022 at 10:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Kent County Council is initiating the "SC22154 - Kent Ultra-Rapid Electric Vehicle Charging Hubs Project," aimed at enhancing electric vehicle infrastructure across Kent. This project falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on chargers, and is currently in the planning stage. The procurement process commenced on 23 May 2022, with a communication deadline of 12:00pm on 22 June 2022 for suppliers to respond to a Market Engagement Questionnaire. The future notice date for this project is set for 3 October 2022, and interested businesses should note that the council seeks to implement charging hubs on KCC-owned land throughout the UKJ4 region.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in electric vehicle infrastructure, charging equipment, and facility design. Companies that can offer innovative solutions for ultra-rapid charging technology, alongside flexible commercial models such as lease or profit-sharing arrangements, would be particularly well-suited to compete. With an emphasis on high-speed charging capabilities, firms that can provide equipment to support a large volume of vehicle use are encouraged to engage, particularly those experienced in similar projects or with insights into efficient hub design. Partnering with Kent County Council could enable businesses to contribute to the decarbonisation of transport and tap into growing market demand for electric vehicle solutions.

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Notice Title

SC22154 - Kent Ultra-Rapid Electric Vehicle Charging Hubs Project

Notice Description

Kent County Council (the Council) is the largest county council in England, covering an area of 3 500 square kilometres. It has an annual expenditure of over GBP 900 000 000 on goods and services and a population of 1 300 000. The Council provides a wide range of personal and strategic services on behalf of its residents, operating in partnership with 12 district councils and 305 parish and town councils. The Council is responsible for maintaining over 8 700 km of carriageways and 6 300 km of footways across the County. In line with Government plans to decarbonise transport and end the sale of petrol and diesel cars by 2030, Kent County Council is preparing the network for zero emission vehicles and in doing so supporting the ambition to reach net zero by 2050. The Ultra-Rapid Hubs project aims to implement ultra-rapid charging infrastructure in the format of 'hubs' across Kent, providing up-to-date high speed charging technology to facilitate longer journeys and reduce 'range anxiety' among EV users.

Lot Information

Lot 1

KCC are looking to partner with a supplier to deliver these ultra-rapid hubs on KCC-owned land, with several commercial models in consideration ranging from lease arrangements to profit/revenue share. Each location may present an opportunity for different configurations of chargers and facilities; however, the minimum expectation is that 150kwh speed charging bays will be provided to support large numbers of vehicle uses per week. It is desirable that at least 6 ultra-rapid chargers are provided at each location with additional speeds and options made available where suitable. Load balancing, longer duration chargers, welfare facilities and amenities are some of the options that should be considered. Please find attached a Market Engagement Questionnaire designed to gather information relating to this tender, which will be used to inform KCC's strategy for commissioning these services. In the attached document, we have included a number of questions for you to complete. Your responses will help us understand your level of experience with ultra-rapid charging, your ideas for hub design and your cost estimates for this type of scheme. Please complete and return via the Message function on the Kent Business Portal no later than 12:00pm on 22 June 2022. Earlier responses would be welcomed and meetings with suppliers will be setup on an ad-hoc basis. Meetings will be held throughout June and July.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-033c71
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013772-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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


CPV Codes

31158000 - Chargers

34920000 - Road equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Oct 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Craig Merchant
Contact Email
craig.merchant@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
TLJ4 Kent

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

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