Planning

Pre-Market Engagement - Supply and Installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

TRANSLINK

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Planning

09 Jun 2022 at 15:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by Translink, located in Belfast, UK, for the pre-market engagement regarding the supply and installation of electric vehicle charging stations. This market engagement is a part of the planning stage, aimed at gathering insights to inform the procurement strategy before any competitive tendering takes place. Interested suppliers must submit their contact information no later than 3pm on Friday, 24 June 2022, to engage in discussions scheduled for July 2022. If the project receives financial approval, it will subsequently be tendered under the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in electric vehicle infrastructure, installation services, and associated maintenance. Companies involved in the manufacturing and supply of electric charging equipment, as well as those with expertise in project management and installation within the utilities sector, would be well-positioned to participate. Engaging with Translink in this early market research phase may facilitate partnerships and enhance businesses' competitive advantage in the growing electric vehicle market in Northern Ireland.

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Notice Title

Pre-Market Engagement - Supply and Installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Notice Description

Before embarking on the Procurement, Translink/NITHC wish to engage with the marketplace to gather intelligence which will inform the Procurement Strategy for this contract which will involve seeking a supplier to provide and install Electric Charging Stations across a portfolio of sites within Northern Ireland. Translink intend to hold either virtual or face to face interviews with each interested supplier during July 2022 - Exact dates to be arranged. Interested suppliers are requested to email their contact information to Steven Rodgers at steven.rodgers@translink.co.uk NO LATER THAN 3pm Friday 24 June 2022.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NITHC/Translink currently operate 29 car park locations throughout Northern Ireland. Translink/NITHC are looking to explore options for the supply, Install and maintenance of Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations within each of these sites. There is also a possibility of other sites being included during the initial contract period. The purpose of the Pre-Market Engagement process is to obtain information that provides the most efficient way of installing and managing EV charging points. Translink/NITHC are also seeking information on how the EV Charging Station can be monitored via a remote location in their offices which is most likely in Belfast City Centre. The initial contract will be for the supply and installation of EV Charing Stations. Further to information received during the Pre-Market Engagement process an option for further maintenance may be included. Additional information: Suppliers registering their interest in participating in this exercise should note that: . . . 1. This Notice. is to initiate a market engagement and. information gathering exercise and does not indicate the start of a procurement exercise. It is. instead intended to act as an informal market research document providing a brief synopsis of Translinks' future requirements. This. document is not intended to provide. a definitive list of requirements.. . 2. We intend to invite interested suppliers to discuss Supply of. Transfers and Vinyls and associated design work . . 3. This. document is not a tender specification nor request for quotation. Translink. is merely investigating market opportunities at this stage. without entering into any contractual or financial commitments. . . . 4. Please. note, progress in the project will be subject to the availability. and timing of funding. If this requirement is given financial approval, it will. be tendered under the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016.. Any documents, discussions, presentations, demonstrations, or clarifications. submitted for. this Market Research will not be considered. as any part of the tender exercise. If Translink does decide to proceed. with a competitive tender process, a separate detailed tender. specification document will be produced as part of that process.. . . 5.. Nothing in this advertisement or any other documents or information. provided by Translink or any of its advisers or agents is to be. construed as implying a commitment by Translink to place any Contract, now. or in the future with any participating supplier in respect. of the requirement under consideration.. . . 6. Translink takes no responsibility. for any actions or decisions taken, costs incurred or. commitments made by interested parties in responding to this notice or by being. involved in any subsequent discussions in this market. engagement and information gathering exercise.. . . 7. At this stage it is not possible to give an accurate timeframe for this requirement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0344d8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015923-2022
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34144900 - Electric vehicles

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
6 Nov 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
TRANSLINK
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
steven.rodgers@translink.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 7LX
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN0 Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

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