Planning

Electric Vehicle Charging Structure Expansion for Falkirk and Clackmannanshire Council

FALKIRK COUNCIL

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Planning

21 Feb 2024 at 00:00

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

The Falkirk Council and Clackmannanshire Council are planning to expand public Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure in Scotland. This procurement opportunity aims to create a comprehensive network that encourages private sector investment while aligning with local priorities and the Scottish Government's vision for public EV charging. The tender, titled "Electric Vehicle Charging Structure Expansion for Falkirk and Clackmannanshire Council," is at the planning stage with key details available on the Public Contracts Scotland website.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses interested in services related to electric vehicle infrastructure development to participate. The procurement process, initiated by Falkirk Council, involves developing new commercial models to transition towards private sector investment in EV charging networks. Businesses in the services sector, particularly those focused on the energy and transportation industries, are well-suited to compete for this tender, which is expected to advance sustainable and innovative solutions for public EV charging.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Electric Vehicle Charging Structure Expansion for Falkirk and Clackmannanshire Council

Notice Description

The purpose of the EVIF is to enable local authorities to expand public Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (EVCI) networks across Scotland. The vision for EVCI is a comprehensive, resilient, accessible, customer focussed network that works for everyone. The aspiration is a network that will be designed to ensure efficiencies and maximise the level of private sector investment to enable expanded public charging network opportunities, in line with both local priorities, as well as the Scottish Government's vision for public EV charging. As part of these plans, it is intended to develop new commercial models to encourage a transition away from a public EVCI network supported by government subsidy and unlock private sector investment. Information gathered as part of this PIN will help design and shape the forthcoming tendering process.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Pin Notice and associated Request for Information will assist Falkirk and Clackmannanshire Councils to determine the procurement route and commercial model to address expansion of electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000755881
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB499231
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

65 - Public utilities

CPV Codes

65300000 - Electricity distribution and related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Nov 2024Expired
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
FALKIRK COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cpu@falkirk.gov.uk, procurement@clacks.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1259450000, +44 1324506566

Buyer Location

Locality
LARBERT
Postcode
FK5 4RU
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife, TLM76 Falkirk
Local Authority
Clackmannanshire
Electoral Ward
Clackmannanshire South
Westminster Constituency
Alloa and Grangemouth

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB499231
    Electric Vehicle Charging Structure Expansion for Falkirk and Clackmannanshire Council - The purpose of the EVIF is to enable local authorities to expand public Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (EVCI) networks across Scotland. The vision for EVCI is a comprehensive, resilient, accessible, customer focussed network that works for everyone. The aspiration is a network that will be designed to ensure efficiencies and maximise the level of private sector investment to enable expanded public charging network opportunities, in line with both local priorities, as well as the Scottish Government's vision for public EV charging. As part of these plans, it is intended to develop new commercial models to encourage a transition away from a public EVCI network supported by government subsidy and unlock private sector investment. Information gathered as part of this PIN will help design and shape the forthcoming tendering process.

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