ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE

THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED T/A NORTH EAST PROCUREMENT ORGANISATION (NEPO)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

28 Nov 2023 at 16:19

Award

15 Nov 2023 at 16:52

Tender

25 May 2023 at 16:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Association of North East Councils Limited, trading as the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO), is conducting a procurement process for the installation and operation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure. This procurement, titled "ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE," is aimed at establishing a multi-supplier framework agreement for public sector bodies in the UK. NEPO is looking to invest in upgrading and expanding the regional electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase, with a deadline for submission that concluded on 15th November 2023.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses involved in electric vehicle infrastructure and related services. Companies specialising in electricity, construction, and civil engineering work would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The procurement method is selective, following a competitive procedure with negotiation. The framework agreement offers potentials for business expansion and collaboration with public sector bodies, central government departments, and other contracting authorities across the UK.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE

Notice Description

The Association of North East Council Trading as the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) is seeking to establish a multi-supplier framework agreement for the installation and operation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure on behalf of a public sector body under a call-off contractual arrangement. This framework and future call-offs are relevant for the installation of electric vehicle infrastructure and units. This can be provided by the public sector body themselves, a national Government department (such as LEVI/OZEV/Levelling Up), or via a third party intermediatory such as the North East Combined Authority. NEPO is looking to award a procurement solution to assist the longer-term investment in the regional electric vehicle charging infrastructure (EVCI). This investment is needed to upgrade, operate, and maintain the current network and resource expansion to establish a sustainable long-term future. The intention is to establish a multi-supplier Framework Agreement for use by NEPO Member Authorities and Associate Members.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council have opted to procure the NEPO232 EV charging Infrastructure Framework Contract under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR15) competitive negotiated procedure. This procedure has been adopted due to the operational and commercial complexities of procuring such a Framework Contract. However, in accordance with the procedure, NEPO reserves the right to accept the initial Tender without further negotiation. Tenderers should note that any negotiation permitted is in the absolute discretion of NEPO. The Council retains absolute discretion in deciding whether any changes will be implemented, and Tenderers should therefore be prepared to sign up to the tender as drafted. Any resulting Framework Contract will consist of: The Contract Particulars (to be filled in with the relevant details following Framework Contract award); The Framework Agreement for EV Charging Infrastructure; and The Invitation to Tender; and The successful Tender documentation The Framework Contract will be subject to English law and the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts. Any Framework Contract award will be conditional on the Framework Contract being approved in accordance with the Council's internal procedures and the Council being generally able to proceed and will allow the standstill period of a minimum of 10 calendar days to elapse before sending confirmation of Framework Contract Award to the successful supplier.

Options: Option to extend for 2 x 12 months

Renewal: It is anticipated that this framework agreement will be renewed prior to it's conclusion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03cf8b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035106-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

09310000 - Electricity

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£500,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED T/A NORTH EAST PROCUREMENT ORGANISATION (NEPO)
Additional Buyers

THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
NE8 3DF
Postcode Area
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
8
Supplier Names

AMP EV Limited

Apcoa Parking (UK) Limited

Connected Kerb Limited

Equans EV Solutions Limited

Liberty Charge Limited

Swarco Smart Charging Limited

Ubitricity Distributed Energy Systems UK Limited

Zest Eco Ltd

Further Information

Notice URLs

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