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CHARGEPLACE SCOTLAND CHARGE POINT NETWORK OPERATOR SERVICES

TRANSPORT SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

Transport Scotland has awarded a contract for the "ChargePlace Scotland Charge Point Network Operator Services," aimed at providing and managing a robust charge point management system throughout Scotland. This procurement process is categorised under services and falls within the transport industry. The contract has been awarded to SWARCO UK LTD, indicating advancement to the Award stage as of 26th March 2025. The procurement method was an open procedure, allowing for broad competition and transparency. The primary locations of interest for this contract are spread across Scotland, ensuring a comprehensive geographical coverage. Notably, the awarded contract has a value of £5,866,834.47, highlighting significant public sector investment.

This contract presents substantial business opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in electromobility, charge point management, and transport technology services. Companies with capabilities in managing complex technical systems, providing 24/7 customer service, and engaging in public relations initiatives will find this opportunity particularly suitable. Given the scale and scope of this contract, large enterprises with existing infrastructure and partnerships in the transport domain are especially well-positioned to benefit from such a collaboration, advancing the growth of electric vehicle infrastructure across Scotland.

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Notice Title

CHARGEPLACE SCOTLAND CHARGE POINT NETWORK OPERATOR SERVICES

Notice Description

The CPNO will be expected to provide provision and quality assured operation of a robust and reliable charge point management system. Also supports the ChargePlace Scotland transition.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The CPNO will be expected to provide the following basic requirements: i. 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; ii. delivery of a service capable of managing tariff collection for over 250 hosts; iii. provision of an active fault management capability including fault reporting and liaison with both host/owners and maintenance contractors; iv. provision and operation of a fully staffed 24/7 customer service facility with capabilities of customer contact via various modes including social media; v. provision and operation of a publically accessible website, providing an interactive, real time status mapping system of the ChargePlace Scotland network; vi. ability to develop and provide interoperability services; vii. 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. viii. Support the ChargePlace Scotland transition.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000796418
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR529240
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,866,834 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Vivian Nairn
Contact Email
cps-correspondence@transport.gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1412727100

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 7ER
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SWARCO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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