Tender

West of England Combined Authority EV Charging infrastructure -Market Engagement

THE WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY

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TenderUpdate

19 Dec 2024 at 09:21

Planning

17 Dec 2024 at 16:42

Summary of the contracting process

The West of England Combined Authority (WECA) is preparing for an upcoming tender titled "West of England Combined Authority EV Charging Infrastructure - Market Engagement". This procurement focuses on installation services of electrical equipment under the services category. WECA is in the planning stage, currently conducting market engagement in preparation for the formal tender expected to be published in early 2025. The project, funded partially by a £4.2 million capital grant from the Department of Transport, aims to install approximately 750 electric vehicle (EV) charge points across Bath and North-East Somerset, South Gloucestershire, and North Somerset. Key dates include a market testing survey closing on 10th January 2025 at 17:00 GMT, with procurement activities set to begin in the second quarter of 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in electrical installation, EV infrastructure, and related services. Businesses capable of delivering and maintaining a reliable network of EV charging solutions, adhering to accessibility and conservation standards, will find this tender well-suited for their expertise. The 15-year concession contract, estimated to value between £20-30 million, offers a stable, long-term revenue stream. Suppliers with innovative solutions for EV charge point installation, maintenance, and user satisfaction are particularly encouraged to participate in the pre-tender activities, which aim to ensure a robust procurement process aligned with national Net Zero ambitions.

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Notice Title

West of England Combined Authority EV Charging infrastructure -Market Engagement

Notice Description

The West of England Combined Authority (MCA), as part of its Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Project is conducting some market testing ahead of an exciting tender planned for publication in early 2025.<br/><br/>The West of England LEVI project aims to install around 750 charge points across the Unitary Authority areas of Bath and North-East Somerset, South Gloucestershire, and North Somerset. <br/><br/>The Project aims to support regional strategic decarbonisation goals, enhance access to EV charging infrastructure, and promote the uptake of electric vehicles in line with national Net Zero ambitions..

Lot Information

Lot 1

The West of England Combined Authority (MCA), as part of its LEVI Project is conducting some market engagement ahead of an exciting tender planned to be issued in early 2025.

The MCA has been granted PS4,200,000.00 (Four million, two hundred thousand pounds) of capital from the Department of Transport to deliver the West of England LEVI project (the Project). The Project aims to install around 750 charge points across the Unitary Authority areas of Bath and North-East Somerset, South Gloucestershire, and North Somerset.

The Project aims to support regional strategic decarbonisation goals, enhance access to EV charging infrastructure, and promote the uptake of electric vehicles in line with national Net Zero ambitions.

The key aspects of the Project may include but not be limited to:
* Installation of predominantly 7kWh charge points in on street locations, with some 22kWh and 50kWh charge points at key locations (e.g., car parks, park-and-ride facilities, and leisure centres).
* Long-term operation and maintenance services, ensuring network reliability and user satisfaction.
* Adherence to accessibility standards to ensure inclusivity for all users.
* Adherence to conservation standards to ensure compliance with local requirements.

The MCA intends to award a concession contract (the Contract) to the successful Tenderer with an estimated duration of 15 years using the competitive flexible procedure under the Procurement Act 2023.

Estimated Value: A range of between PS20 - PS30m for the duration of the contract.

This PIN relates to the supply and installation of charge points, commercial approaches to a concession contract as well as back-office provisions of EV charging solutions.

This PIN is for market leaders engaged in the supply of the relevant specification, installation, commissioning, testing and ongoing operation, maintenance and inspection of charging solutions.

For more information on the Government's overall LEVI programme please see: Apply for Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) funding - GOV.UK

The link below is to a survey to gain market intelligence to confirm that the MCA's potential tender makes the most of new solutions and business models. All responses will be treated as commercially confidential.

We hope you will participate in this process to help the MCA undertake a robust and successful procurement exercise which delivers a viable, robust and long term solution for EV charging in our region.

We hope you will participate in this process to help the MCA undertake a robust and successful procurement exercise which delivers a viable, robust and long term solution for EV charging in our region.

EV Market Testing Survey: https://forms.office.com/Pages/DesignPageV2.aspx?subpage=design&id=yMHJPgLkaEmP9KEN614Ek8wLhv_moBRKrj-B-wO_uOdUMDI0TktMVDFDSUlHOFlIVlJaWko0MU9YMS4u

The closing date to respond to this survey is 10th January 2025 at 1700 GMT

This PIN does not constitute a call for competition to procure any services, supplies or works for the MCA nor its constituent Unitary Authorities.

The ATAMIS portal will be used to carry out any subsequent procurement process. For further information and to enable you in due course to respond to our tender, please register free on https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome

A formal procurement process is expected to commence in the 2nd quarter of 2025.

Prior to the procurement launch, the MCA invites suppliers to participate in the survey and if applicable, an informal chat with the MCA. Additional information: EV Market Testing Survey: https://forms.office.com/Pages/DesignPageV2.aspx?subpage=design&id=yMHJPgLkaEmP9KEN614Ek8wLhv_moBRKrj-B-wO_uOdUMDI0TktMVDFDSUlHOFlIVlJaWko0MU9YMS4u

The closing date to respond to this survey is 10th January 2025 at 1700 GMT

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c8ea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040892-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

31158000 - Chargers

31158100 - Battery chargers

31610000 - Electrical equipment for engines and vehicles

31681500 - Rechargers

34144900 - Electric vehicles

45223300 - Parking lot construction work

45315600 - Low-voltage installation work

51110000 - Installation services of electrical equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Apr 2025Expired
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
THE WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Commercial Team
Contact Email
commercial@westofengland-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6AL
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

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