Planning

Provision of Electric Vehicle (EV) charge cards

SOMERSET COUNCIL

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Planning

26 Sep 2023 at 10:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Somerset Council is planning a procurement process for the provision of Electric Vehicle (EV) charge cards. This opportunity is categorised under the goods sector with the aim of enabling access to various charge points in Somerset and potentially nationwide. The procurement is in the planning stage with an anticipated future notice date of 26th September 2023.

This tender by Somerset Council offers an opportunity for businesses involved in electric vehicle charging solutions and services to engage in the procurement process. Companies providing charge cards and associated services, especially those compatible with rapid and ultra-rapid charge points, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The aim is to enhance the infrastructure for electric vehicles in Somerset and potentially expand to a national level, creating growth opportunities for businesses in this sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Electric Vehicle (EV) charge cards

Notice Description

This request for expressions of interest is issued solely for the purpose of conducting market engagement and does not constitute any commitment by the authority to undertake any procurement exercise in the future. This exercise includes no element of supplier evaluation. No parties will be prejudiced by any response or failure to respond by the deadline. There is no commitment of any kind involved on either side. This request does not constitute a call for competition to procure any goods or services and the authority is not bound by any proposal offered.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Somerset Council require an electric vehicle charge card that enables access to standard and fast and rapid and ultra rapid charge points throughout Somerset, with the option of national coverage. At the very least, potential charge card suppliers need to be able to work with the majority of rapid and ultra rapid charge points that are local to our area, these include Genie Point, GridServe, Instavolt, Swarco.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0403c0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028324-2023
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

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30163000 - Charge cards

30163100 - Agency fuel cards

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Sep 2023Expired
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
SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Commercial and Procurement
Contact Email
commercialandprocurement@somerset.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 0

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 4DY
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK23 Somerset CC

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bishop's Hull & Taunton West
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

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