Planning

Avon and Somerset Electrification and Decarbonation

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR AVON & SOMERSE

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Planning

06 Aug 2025 at 11:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Avon & Somerset is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Avon and Somerset Electrification and Decarbonation." This initiative falls under the services category and involves early market engagement to explore solutions for charging electric fleet vehicles across Avon and Somerset. The procurement approach will assist in identifying routes to market with a goal to implement reliable and cost-effective charging solutions, which include various kilowatt chargers and protective installations. Businesses are invited to participate by responding to a pre-market engagement questionnaire due by 22nd August 2025. The contract is expected to begin on 22nd September 2025 and run through to 21st September 2026.

This tender represents a robust opportunity for businesses engaged in electric vehicle infrastructure and associated services, such as charger manufacturing and installation. Companies specialising in electrical and mechanical installations can contribute significantly to a pivotal project aimed at decarbonising police fleets. Interested businesses can expand their market presence and leverage their expertise in electric vehicle infrastructure by participating in this competitive procurement process, driven by the aim of modernising public-sector transport solutions. These firms can thus pave the way for sustainable energy practices within law enforcement, positioning themselves as leaders in green innovation and public safety.

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Notice Title

Avon and Somerset Electrification and Decarbonation

Notice Description

The Southwest Police Procurement Service (SWPPS), on behalf of Avon and Somerset Police, are currently undertaking early market engagement and considering various route to market options in order to run a successful procurement process for Avon & Somerset's initial phase Electrification and Decarb Programme. Avon and Somerset are seeking a reliable and cost-effective solution to charge existing and future electric fleet vehicles. Where possible, wall mounted charge points with crash protection are preferred. These will be across the geography of Avon and Somerset. The current basic specification is: 100Kw Chargers x 6 50kw Charges x 4 7.4kw chargers x 10 SWPPS wish to invite potential suppliers who may be interested in assisting with this early market engagement to answer questions and queries and potential further opportunity to discuss the requirement further via a team's meeting at the SWPPS discretion.

Planning Information

We will be seeking input from the supply market to inform our requirements, to help formulate our specification for the services and help identify routes to market. If you are interested in supporting Avon and Somerset Police and SWPPS with this engagement, please respond to this PIN by emailing emma.griffin@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk and we will be in touch with a number of questions to which you must submit answers in writing. The closing date for this pre-market engagement questionnaire returns will be 12 noon Friday 22nd August 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05826c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046499-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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

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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

31158000 - Chargers

34144900 - Electric vehicles

51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Sep 2025 - 21 Sep 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR AVON & SOMERSE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
emma.griffin@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTISHEAD
Postcode
BS20 8JJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Portishead West
Westminster Constituency
North Somerset

Further Information

Notice Documents

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