Planning

Heavy-Duty Vehicle Electric Charging Solutions

TRANSLINK

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Planning

13 Mar 2024 at 15:09

Summary of the contracting process

The tender titled "Heavy-Duty Vehicle Electric Charging Solutions" has been initiated by Translink, a UK-based buyer in the Urban railway, tramway, trolleybus, or bus services industry. This procurement is at the planning stage and aims to engage contractors capable of delivering charging solutions for heavy-duty electric vehicles in Northern Ireland. The deadline for interested parties to contact Translink is Friday 5th April, with presentations scheduled for May/June 2024.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses with experience in providing turnkey charge management solutions for heavy-duty electric vehicles to compete. Suitable businesses must meet legislative requirements, have expertise in electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and be willing to operate within a single supplier framework established by Translink. The procurement process is expected to run for an initial period of five years, with possible extensions, subject to funding availability, and may include orders for up to 100 chargers in the first call-off contract.

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Notice Title

Heavy-Duty Vehicle Electric Charging Solutions

Notice Description

Translink are seeking to engage with contractors who have proven experience of delivering solutions and principles for charging heavy-duty electric vehicles (buses, coaches, and service vehicles) with the aim of establishing a single supplier framework. The contractor must be able to demonstrate their capability to provide a turnkey charge management solution for various Translink sites throughout Northern ireland with capacities per site of up to 100 vehicles.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Translink are seeking to engage with contractors who have proven experience of delivering solutions and principles for charging heavy-duty electric vehicles (buses, coaches, and service vehicles) with the aim of establishing a single supplier framework. The contractor must be able to demonstrate their capability to provide a turnkey charge management solution for various Translink sites throughout Northern ireland with capacities per site of up to 100 vehicles. The Vehicle Electric Charging Solutions will meet or exceed: all required NI/UK/European legislation and protocols necessary for the deployment of electrical vehicle charging including meeting the standards set out in ISO15118. suitable for 15-year operational life minimum. compatible with the battery specification from the relevant EV vehicle supplier in all instances. must be fitted with CCS Combo 2 plugs. The appointed Contractor will have a local representative based in Northern Ireland to deal with the day-to-day site management and any issues arising from the contract. Duration Once the framework is established it is envisaged to run for an initial period of five (5) years from the commencement date with the option(s) to extend up to and including thirty-six (36) months. Once established the framework does not guarantee any orders from Translink as any potential order is subject to funding. It is anticipated that the framework will commence with an initial call off contract of up to 100 chargers. Interested parties to contact Stephen Murphy by email at: stephen.murphy@translink.co.uk no later than Friday 5th April at 3pm. Suppliers will then be invited to present in Belfast in May/June 2024. 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 Translink's future requirements. This document is not intended to provide a definitive list of requirements. . 2. We intend to invite interested suppliers to present to a range of Translink personnel and discuss Heavy-Duty Vehicle Electric Charging Solutions each can offer.. . 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-04482e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008056-2024
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

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


CPV Codes

31610000 - Electrical equipment for engines and vehicles

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 2024Expired
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
etni@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
TLN Northern Ireland

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

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