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INVITATION TO TENDER - For the Supply and Installation of Electric Vehicle (EV) Chargers at West Suffolk Locations

WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

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23 Nov 2022 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

West Suffolk Council is seeking suppliers for the Supply and Installation of Electric Vehicle (EV) Chargers at locations within West Suffolk. The tender, titled "INVITATION TO TENDER - For the Supply and Installation of Electric Vehicle (EV) Chargers at West Suffolk Locations", falls under the goods category and has a total value of £3,300,000. The procurement deadline for submissions is 21 December 2022, with a deadline for clarification questions set for 17 December 2022. The contract period is from 23 January 2023 to 22 January 2038, with a bid validity period until 31 March 2023.

This tender by West Suffolk Council presents an opportunity for businesses involved in providing charging infrastructure services for Electric Vehicles. The Council aims to transition towards low emissions vehicles and achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2030. Suppliers who can offer value for money services and ensure a uniform experience for EV drivers are well-suited to compete. The procurement process involves two lots: Lot 1 for private depot sites and Lot 2 for public charging. Interested suppliers must adhere to the submission terms and provide solutions that align with the council's objectives for cleaner air and the promotion of EV uptake among residents.

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Notice Title

INVITATION TO TENDER - For the Supply and Installation of Electric Vehicle (EV) Chargers at West Suffolk Locations

Notice Description

West Suffolk Council are currently out to tender for the Supply and Installation of Electric Vehicle (EV) Chargers at West Suffolk Locations.This opportunity is available in the 'Current Tenders' area of portal. Interested parties are invited to express their interest to gain full access to the tender documentation.The deadline date for submissions of the tender is 21 December 2022. Please note late returns will NOT be permittedhttps://in-tendhost.co.uk/suffolksourcing/aspx/ProjectManage/14643The deadline for clarification questions is 17 December 2022, 1200hours, which must be generated via the correspondence option on the website

Lot Information

Lot 1 is for our private depot sites

West Suffolk Council (WSC) is a district council covering a population of 179,900 (2021) which has six market towns: Brandon, Bury St Edmunds, Clare, Haverhill, Mildenhall and Newmarket.West Suffolk Council has committed to net zero emissions by 2030 and has begun its works to reduce the emissions from its buildings, operations, and activities. West Suffolk Council recognises that Electric Vehicles (EVs) are becoming mainstream within our society and that the authority will need to play a part in the roll out of infrastructure to support this new technology. EVs form a vital part of the decarbonisation plans and are at the core of plans for cleaner air both in Suffolk and at a national level.West Suffolk Council are the principal owner and controller of car parking within many of our major towns and as such we are planning to provide both a rapid/ultra-rapid charging (50kW+) provision for each town, and a good level of 7-22kW chargers across our long-stay spaces within each town. The objectives of the procurement are: * To secure value for money services* To provide EV drivers with a uniform experience when using charging infrastructure in West Suffolk owned car parks and assets.* To encourage EV uptake among residents by means of providing a clear, reliable, affordable, easy to use, and accessible level of charging provision within West Suffolk. We want customers to be confident they understand what they are paying for, that the chargers will work when they need them, and they are supported when something doesn't work as expected* To enable the transition to low emissions vehicles within WSC's fleet which is key in working towards its net zero carbon emissions goal by 2030* To build a good working relationship with a charge point supplier and operator (CPO) over the next 15 years * To provide chargers that are accessible to all users in terms of space for wheelchairs, height of units, managing cables, and screen and information readabilityThere are two lots, Lot 1 is for our private depot sites, Lot 2 is for public charging. We would encourage CPOs to enter submissions for both lots. Please complete one form for both lots.Funding for private depot sites (Lot 1) will be through the workplace charging scheme and internal funds. Funding for public sites (Lot 2) must be provided by the CPO. ORCS/LEVI funding or similar can be used by CPOs, however, they should not rely on applications to these funds being accepted and must commit to funding all sites specified within this schedule. Where funding applications are made, the CPO must lead on the administration of these bids. This contract is for specified sites, however, additional sites may be added at the council's discretion and with joint agreement of the CPO (either fully funded or not) up to a value of 50% of the estimated total contract value (PS2.2m). i.e. maximum total contract value under this procurement will be capped for PS3.3m for the duration of the contract.The winning supplier does not have exclusive rights to install infrastructure on future sites/ projects in West Suffolk.

Options: West Suffolk Council is inviting tenders for the Supply and Installation of Electric Vehicle (EV) Chargers. We are seeking a supplier for 15 years. There are two lots, Lot 1 is for our private depot sites, Lot 2 is for public charging.

Lot 2 is for public charging.

West Suffolk Council (WSC) is a district council covering a population of 179,900 (2021) which has six market towns: Brandon, Bury St Edmunds, Clare, Haverhill, Mildenhall and Newmarket.West Suffolk Council has committed to net zero emissions by 2030 and has begun its works to reduce the emissions from its buildings, operations, and activities. West Suffolk Council recognises that Electric Vehicles (EVs) are becoming mainstream within our society and that the authority will need to play a part in the roll out of infrastructure to support this new technology. EVs form a vital part of the decarbonisation plans and are at the core of plans for cleaner air both in Suffolk and at a national level.West Suffolk Council are the principal owner and controller of car parking within many of our major towns and as such we are planning to provide both a rapid/ultra-rapid charging (50kW+) provision for each town, and a good level of 7-22kW chargers across our long-stay spaces within each town. The objectives of the procurement are: * To secure value for money services* To provide EV drivers with a uniform experience when using charging infrastructure in West Suffolk owned car parks and assets.* To encourage EV uptake among residents by means of providing a clear, reliable, affordable, easy to use, and accessible level of charging provision within West Suffolk. We want customers to be confident they understand what they are paying for, that the chargers will work when they need them, and they are supported when something doesn't work as expected* To enable the transition to low emissions vehicles within WSC's fleet which is key in working towards its net zero carbon emissions goal by 2030* To build a good working relationship with a charge point supplier and operator (CPO) over the next 15 years * To provide chargers that are accessible to all users in terms of space for wheelchairs, height of units, managing cables, and screen and information readabilityThere are two lots, Lot 1 is for our private depot sites, Lot 2 is for public charging. We would encourage CPOs to enter submissions for both lots. Please complete one form for both lots.Funding for private depot sites (Lot 1) will be through the workplace charging scheme and internal funds. Funding for public sites (Lot 2) must be provided by the CPO. ORCS/LEVI funding or similar can be used by CPOs, however, they should not rely on applications to these funds being accepted and must commit to funding all sites specified within this schedule. Where funding applications are made, the CPO must lead on the administration of these bids. This contract is for specified sites, however, additional sites may be added at the council's discretion and with joint agreement of the CPO (either fully funded or not) up to a value of 50% of the estimated total contract value (PS2.2m). i.e. maximum total contract value under this procurement will be capped for PS3.3m for the duration of the contract.The winning supplier does not have exclusive rights to install infrastructure on future sites/ projects in West Suffolk.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0387b8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033246-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,300,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Jan 2023 - 22 Jan 2038 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUFFOLK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Zia Quader
Contact Email
zia.quader@westsuffolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1284757310

Buyer Location

Locality
BURY ST EDMUNDS
Postcode
IP33 3YU
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH64 West Suffolk
Delivery Location
TLH14 Suffolk CC

Local Authority
West Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Minden
Westminster Constituency
Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket

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