Planning

PKC12940 Electric Vehicle Infrastructure

PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL

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Planning

04 Jul 2025 at 00:00

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

The procurement process spearheaded by Perth & Kinross Council, in collaboration with Angus Council, focuses on developing an enhanced Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (EVCI) across the two regions. This project is categorised under services in the General Public Services sector. With the procurement stage currently in planning, a concession contract is anticipated for the migration, installation, and operation of the region's public EV charging network. The procurement process is scheduled to transition into a full tender by October 2025. Businesses interested in this opportunity should submit the preliminary questionnaire by 12 PM on 18th July 2025. The initiative accommodates the areas within the Angus and Perth & Kinross Council regions, located in the UKM77 area.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in infrastructure development, particularly within the electric vehicle and renewable energy sectors. Companies with expertise in designing, installing, and operating electric vehicle charging networks are well-suited to engage in this bidding process. The project promises collaboration opportunities with local authorities and access to government funding, offering a potential avenue for business growth and expansion into the public service realm. The procurement also encourages private sector investment, projecting a combined funding requirement of approximately £2.7 million, thus presenting a lucrative opportunity for businesses aiming to capitalise on the growing demand for sustainable transportation solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PKC12940 Electric Vehicle Infrastructure

Notice Description

The envisaged procurement will entail a concession contract for migrating, installing and operating the public EV charging network.

Lot Information

Lot 1

In 2022/23, Transport Scotland introduced the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Fund (EVIF) with the objective of unlocking private sector investment to expand the current network, in particular to locations that may be less commercially viable. Perth and Kinross Council and Angus Council are collaborating to deliver a fair, accessible and ambitious EV charging infrastructure (EVCI) network that meets the needs of residents, workers and visitors throughout the region. Perth and Kinross Council, as the lead authority, will be looking to undertake a joint open procurement procedure to award a supplier with a concession contract to: * Migrate and upgrade the existing EVCI network of 135 units currently operated by ChargePlace Scotland (CPS) onto the new supplier's back office; * Design, install and commission a new network of 183 EVCI at proposed sites, funded by a combination of EVIF funding and private sector investment; * Operate and maintain the whole network of EVCI in alignment with Council defined Key Performance Indicators; * Deliver the strategic objectives set out in Transport Scotland's Vision for EV Charging Infrastructure in Scotland; * Deliver a well-designed, comprehensive and people-focused public charge point network. The approach to deploying a new EVCI network will ensure that residents without access to off-street parking in urban and rural locations will be able to charge their EV at a nearby charging hub, on-street solution, or public car park-based charger. To achieve this, Perth and Kinross Council wish for new EVCI to be focused across four themes: 1. Three mini hubs (each with 3 x rapid, 2 x fast chargers) strategically placed across the Council area. 2. 40 x fast chargers installed in rural areas. 3. 43 x fast chargers placed in areas with high population density and a lack of off-street parking. 4. 6 x rapid charging units to be added at existing sites (3 at South Inch hub, 3 at Kinross hub). Angus Council wish for new EVCI to be focused across three themes: 1. Two rapid hubs, each with 4 x rapid (>50kW), 2 x fast (>22kW) chargers 2. 63 fast (>22kW) chargers in community locations 3. 4 rapid chargers in community locations (libraries, community centres, etc). The Councils have received an EVIF grant of 1,987,678 GBP from Transport Scotland to support the delivery of the expanded EVCI network. In addition to the EVIF grant allocation, approximately 700,000 GBP of private sector capital investment will be required to support the delivery of the new network. The Council are expecting to release the full Invitation to Tender documentation in October 2025. The aim of this Prior Information Notice is to enable interested parties, possessing relevant experience, to provide information to the Council via a questionnaire, thereby contributing to shaping the procured solution. Please return the attached questionnaire to procurement@pkc.gov.uk by 12pm on 18th July.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000803481
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533951
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71314100 - Electrical services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2025Expired
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
PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

ANGUS COUNCIL

Contact Name
Mike Lee
Contact Email
mlee@pkc.gov.uk, procurement@angus.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1738475000, +44 3452777778

Buyer Location

Locality
PERTH
Postcode
PH1 5PH
Post Town
Perth
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Local Authority
Angus
Electoral Ward
Forfar and District
Westminster Constituency
Angus and Perthshire Glens

Further Information

Notice Documents

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