Tender

The Supply of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure and Associated Services 2025-2040

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 09:04

Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council has initiated a tender process for the procurement titled "The Supply of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure and Associated Services 2025-2040." This procurement falls under the "Energy and related services" industry category and is currently in the tender stage. The Council seeks a single Charge Point Operator to provide a turnkey solution, including supply, installation, connection, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of a network of electric vehicle charge points across Bedford Borough. The total contract value is £56,643,544, with a submission deadline of 21 March 2025. The project involves the installation of a minimum of 512 new electric vehicle sockets, with specific requirements detailed in the tender document.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in electric vehicle infrastructure and related services. Businesses with expertise in managing large-scale infrastructure projects and those capable of providing comprehensive charging solutions will be well-suited to compete. The project emphasises a match and extension of the Council's £1.01 million subsidy with private funding, enhancing potential ROI for the winning bidder. By participating, businesses can establish a strong presence in the rapidly growing EV infrastructure sector, benefiting both from public investment and expanding market demand for sustainable transport solutions.

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Notice Title

The Supply of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure and Associated Services 2025-2040

Notice Description

The purpose of this ITT is to appoint a single Charge Point Operator, to deliver Bedford Borough Council's requirements for a "full turnkey" solution to supply, install, connect, commission, operate and maintain a network of charge points on behalf of the Council across the Borough. We expect the winning bidder to deliver a minimum of 512 additional new Electric Vehicle "sockets" (as defined in the Contract at Schedule 4), of which: * A minimum of 256 sockets to be located at our required sites as set out in Portfolios 1, 2 and 3 (see section 2.2.3 in this document for further information), with our PS1.01m subsidy to support installations. * Further to this we would like the operator to match and extend our investment through private funding with a minimum additional 256 sockets, at our required sites or at additional sites (to be agreed with the Council). * The total minimum delivery of at least 512 additional new Electric Vehicle "sockets." To this end, Bedford Borough Council (BBC) is primarily seeking for its required 256 sockets at the stated locations, a charging solution involving 7kw - 22kw power charge points across the Borough-wide network, to benefit residents without off street parking.

Lot Information

Lot 1

We expect the winning bidder to deliver a minimum of 512 additional new Electric Vehicle "sockets" (as defined in the Contract at Schedule 4), of which: * A minimum of 256 sockets to be located at our required sites as set out in Portfolios 1, 2 and 3 (see section 2.2.3 in this document for further information), with our PS1.01m subsidy to support installations. * Further to this we would like the operator to match and extend our investment through private funding with a minimum additional 256 sockets, at our required sites or at additional sites (to be agreed with the Council). * The total minimum delivery of at least 512 additional new Electric Vehicle "sockets." Additional information: Option to extend by a further 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e495
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006045-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71314000 - Energy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£56,643,544 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Commercial Hub
Contact Email
commercial.hub@bedford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1234718282

Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
TLH24 Bedford

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

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