Planning

ChargePlace Scotland Charge Point Network Operator Services

TRANSPORT SCOTLAND

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Planning

16 Jan 2020 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport Scotland is planning a procurement process titled "ChargePlace Scotland Charge Point Network Operator Services," aimed at appointing a single supplier to manage the public electric vehicle charging network across Scotland. The contract is valued at £2.5 million and is classified under the services industry category. A Supplier Information Event is scheduled for 10 am on 12 February 2020, at Buchanan House, Glasgow, where interested parties will have the opportunity to learn about the scope of services required. Potential applicants must confirm their attendance by 5 pm on 7 February 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in electric vehicle infrastructure, charge point management systems, and customer service solutions. Companies with expertise in software development, maintenance services, and customer support could be particularly well-suited to compete, given the comprehensive nature of the services expected. The selected Charge Point Network Operator will play a vital role in the ongoing expansion and maintenance of Scotland's electric vehicle charging network, which is crucial to the nation's initiative to phase out petrol and diesel vehicles by 2032.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ChargePlace Scotland Charge Point Network Operator Services

Notice Description

Scottish Ministers have invested in the region of 30M GBP since 2011 to establish a comprehensive electric vehicle charging network across Scotland which now consists of over 1000 publically available charge points across the mainland and islands. This investment supports the ambition to phase out the need for new petrol and diesel cars and vans by 2032. Transport Scotland, on behalf of Scottish Ministers, will shortly undertake a public procurement process to appoint a new Charge Point Network Operator (CPNO) ("single supplier") for the management of the publically available electric vehicle charging network, known as ChargePlace Scotland. Transport Scotland will host a Supplier Information Event, to be held at Buchanan House, 58 Port Dundas Road, Glasgow G4 0HF at 10am on Wednesday 12 February 2020. The intention of the Supplier Information Event is to enable potential operators to better understand the scope of services required by Transport Scotland, and to enable Transport Scotland to better understand the current market and future development of charge point management systems and network operations, such that a productive procurement competition can be achieved. Interested parties are requested to contact Transport Scotland to confirm their attendance prior to the event. Transport Scotland may, at its sole discretion, enter into further discussions with respondents and attendees.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Transport Scotland has identified the requirement to procure a CPNO for the management of the publically available electric vehicle charging network, known as ChargePlace Scotland. It has been concluded that these services would be best met through the procurement of a single-supplier framework agreement, which offers both the required flexibility and prompt response mechanism to meet demand. It is intended the framework agreement shall be for a period of 2 years with two additional 1-year extension options (potential total of 4 years), during which the Scottish Ministers shall be entitled to call-off services from the framework agreement. The CPNO will be expected to provide the following basic requirements: - provision and quality assured operation of a robust and reliable charge point management system, Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP) compatible with all types of charge point currently installed on the ChargePlace Scotland network; - Delivering a service capable of managing tariff collection for over 250 hosts; - provision of an active fault management capability including fault reporting and liaison with both Hosts and maintenance contractors; - provision and operation of a fully staffed 24/7 customer service facility with capabilities of customer contact via various modes including social media; - provision and operation of a publically accessible mobile website, providing an interactive, real time status mapping system of the ChargePlace Scotland network; - ability to develop and provide interoperability services; - provision of a reliable and efficient communications strategy to inform users of the status of the network, and to promote the benefits of the network and electro-mobility to the general public. The supplier will be procured through the open procedure, a competitive tender procedure under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000610900
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN377678
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information 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

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

09310000 - Electricity

30162000 - Smart cards

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

31158000 - Chargers

31610000 - Electrical equipment for engines and vehicles

34144900 - Electric vehicles

45310000 - Electrical installation work

50230000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to roads and other equipment

50532000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical machinery, apparatus and associated equipment

51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

63712000 - Support services for road transport

63712600 - Vehicle refuelling services

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72253000 - Helpdesk and support services

79342300 - Customer services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Feb 2020Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Laura McCaig
Contact Email
cps.cpno@transport.gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1412727100

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G4 0HF
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN377678&idx=1
    13th February 2020 - Please find attached the slide deck from the supplier information event.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN377678
    ChargePlace Scotland Charge Point Network Operator Services - Scottish Ministers have invested in the region of 30M GBP since 2011 to establish a comprehensive electric vehicle charging network across Scotland which now consists of over 1000 publically available charge points across the mainland and islands. This investment supports the ambition to phase out the need for new petrol and diesel cars and vans by 2032. Transport Scotland, on behalf of Scottish Ministers, will shortly undertake a public procurement process to appoint a new Charge Point Network Operator (CPNO) ("single supplier") for the management of the publically available electric vehicle charging network, known as ChargePlace Scotland. Transport Scotland will host a Supplier Information Event, to be held at Buchanan House, 58 Port Dundas Road, Glasgow G4 0HF at 10am on Wednesday 12 February 2020. The intention of the Supplier Information Event is to enable potential operators to better understand the scope of services required by Transport Scotland, and to enable Transport Scotland to better understand the current market and future development of charge point management systems and network operations, such that a productive procurement competition can be achieved. Interested parties are requested to contact Transport Scotland to confirm their attendance prior to the event. Transport Scotland may, at its sole discretion, enter into further discussions with respondents and attendees.

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