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Award

03 May 2024 at 16:18

Tender

28 Aug 2023 at 08:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Ambulance Service has completed a procurement process for the Supply of Electric Vehicle: Charger and Infrastructure Operating Systems. The service is transitioning to ultra-low emission vehicles to align with Scottish Government objectives. They are seeking a back-office solution to manage electric vehicle charging infrastructure across Scotland. The tender, valued at £1,000,000, was awarded to Fuuse Ltd, creating opportunities in the services sector in the region.

This tender by the Scottish Ambulance Service offers business growth opportunities for firms providing administration services keen on sustainability. The supply and installation of electric vehicle chargers for a fleet of 1,500 vehicles present a significant opportunity in the Scottish region. Businesses with expertise in developing back-office systems for electric vehicle infrastructure are well-suited to compete and contribute to the Service's commitment to sustainable transport solutions.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Supply of Electric Vehicle: Charger and Infrastructure Operating Systems (Back Office)

Notice Description

The Scottish Ambulance Service is fully committed to embracing the Scottish Government direction that they will "Take the lead in promoting the use of ultra-low emission vehicles (ULEVs) and phase out the need for new petrol and diesel cars and vans by 2032." In support of this strategy, Transport Scotland have published Switched on Scotland: A roadmap to widespread adoption of plug-in vehicles offering practical assistance in delivering the strategy and in turn the wider benefits. To support the increasing numbers of electric vehicles that the Scottish Ambulance are introducing into their fleet, the Service continues to procure the supply and installation of a number of electric vehicle chargers at locations across Scotland. The type and number of installations at each site will be tailored to the requirements of the vehicles based or attending that site. We are looking for a back-office solution to manage our electric vehicle charging infrastructure to allow control, visibility and development of the back office solution.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Ambulance Service are identifying the charging installation requirements to support the operation of 1,500 fully electric or plug-in vehicles at approximately 150 locations. The Back-office system will be essential to manage the operation of EV chargers at all locations. It is likely that there will be between 600 and 800 EV chargers operated directly by the Scottish Ambulance Service and a requirement to access partner agencies and commercially operated facilities. The Back Office must have the functionality to: Activate and control the access to all electric vehicle chargers registered with the back office *Provide a hierarchy for access 'cards' *Provide a booking diary for all electric vehicle chargers, configurable by Scottish Ambulance Service to restrict access key/time/duration *Provide a 'cost/billing' functionality at rates aligned to the 'card', configurable by Scottish Ambulance Service *Charger status - test functionality (60s interval) *Recurring status test failure (5 attempts) - automated fault escalation process *Provide a defect reporting system with dedicated 24/7 helpline with the number visible on the units for users *System to be able to queue vehicle charging in priority order *System to hold driver card information, including cost centre, email address & mobile phone number *Message and email function to notify user when charging is complete or issue with charging *Automated API data connection to Tranman (and subsequent Fleet Management System) *Provision of a User 'app' - providing; -EV mapping (showing type availability/fault status) -Route planning option (by SAS / Blue light / commercial) -Booking functionality -SAS configurable data input -Notification of charge completion to SAS defined 80%

Renewal: The provision of optional extensions up to a maximum of 36 months are available on this framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03f758
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014414-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75100000 - Administration services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 May 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20242 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
Scottish Ambulance Service
Additional Buyers

Dumfries and Galloway Health Board

Healthcare Improvement Scotland

NHS Ayrshire & Arran

NHS Borders

NHS Fife

NHS Forth Valley

NHS Grampian

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

NHS Highland

NHS Lanarkshire

NHS Lothian

NHS Shetland

NHS Tayside

NHS Western Isles

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

Scottish Police Authority

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")

The State Hospitals Board for Scotland

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Fuuse Ltd

Further Information

Notice URLs

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