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THIS PPN HAS BEEN POSTED ON BEHALF OF BENNAMANN AS THE ORGANISATION HAS APPLIED FOR ASPF GRANT FROM CORNWALLCOUNCIL THAT REQUIRES THEM TO UNDERTAKE A FORMAL TENDER PROCESS. CORNWALL COUNCIL/CORNWALL DEVELOPMENT COMPANY IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY PROCUREMENT RESULTING FROM THIS PPN.

CORNWALL DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LTD

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Planning

25 Apr 2025 at 10:53

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a planned tender by Cornwall Development Company Ltd involves the development of two prototype units of a mobile, containerised EV charging system, known as "CH4RGER". This project is set in the region of Cornwall (UKK3), United Kingdom, and falls under the industry category of goods with a specific focus on chargers. The procurement is in the planning stage with the tender scheduled to close on the 21st of May, 2025, and the expected award date being the 2nd of June, 2025. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing for broad participation. The total value of the tender is estimated at £342,000, with the net amount being £285,000. Businesses are invited to submit their tenders in English, aligning with the legal requirements under UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in renewable energy solutions, electrical engineering, and sustainable transport technologies. Companies that can offer innovative and sustainable mobile charging systems will find this tender especially lucrative, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are equipped to fabricate and deploy cutting-edge EV charging units. The integration of biomethane generators and adaptable power management systems offers additional growth opportunities for businesses focusing on environmentally friendly technologies and those that can handle multifaceted development projects. This tender encourages enhanced business visibility and networking, allowing the successful bidder to be at the forefront of off-grid EV charging innovation in retail and public spaces.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

THIS PPN HAS BEEN POSTED ON BEHALF OF BENNAMANN AS THE ORGANISATION HAS APPLIED FOR ASPF GRANT FROM CORNWALLCOUNCIL THAT REQUIRES THEM TO UNDERTAKE A FORMAL TENDER PROCESS. CORNWALL COUNCIL/CORNWALL DEVELOPMENT COMPANY IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY PROCUREMENT RESULTING FROM THIS PPN.

Notice Description

* Two prototype units of a fully mobile, containerised EV charging system ("CH4RGER") that integrate a 40kVA biomethane generator, battery storage, and solar input to provide off-grid, multi-vehicle charging. The system will include six charge points with variable output (7.5kWh-22kWh), housed within a weatherproof standard shipping container. It will feature Victron-based hybrid power management, remote monitoring, and control capabilities, with all logic written in an open, Victron-compatible format. Designed for ease of deployment, security, and maintainability, the CH4RGER will also support optional point-of-sale integration for use in retail settings.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050787
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016988-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

31158000 - Chargers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£285,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£285,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
26 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 28 Nov 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORNWALL DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWQUAY
Postcode
TR8 4RY
Post Town
Truro
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
St Columb Minor & Colan
Westminster Constituency
St Austell and Newquay

Further Information

Notice Documents

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