{ "tag": [ "compiled" ], "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-05d5bb-2025-10-28T18:16:10Z", "date": "2025-10-28T18:16:10Z", "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-05d5bb", "initiationType": "tender", "parties": [ { "id": "GB-PPON-PXJW-5627-QRQR", "name": "West Sussex County Council", "identifier": { "scheme": "GB-PPON", "id": "PXJW-5627-QRQR" }, "address": { "streetAddress": "County Hall", "locality": "Chichester", "postalCode": "PO19 1RG", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom", "region": "UKJ27" }, "contactPoint": { "name": "Nana Apawudza", "email": "nana.apawudza@westsussex.gov.uk", "telephone": "03302227014" }, "roles": [ "buyer" ], "details": { "url": "https://www.westsussex.gov.uk", "classifications": [ { "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE", "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment", "description": "Public authority - sub-central government" } ] } } ], "buyer": { "id": "GB-PPON-PXJW-5627-QRQR", "name": "West Sussex County Council" }, "planning": { "milestones": [ { "id": "engagement", "type": "engagement", "description": "West Sussex County Council (WSCC) is seeking to procure a Contract for the provision of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure. The Council's strategic objective is for residents with no off-street parking to be within a short walk from a Chargepoint. We will focus on areas where residents cannot make the switch to EV without access to a public charging network, but we want to ensure a good geographical spread across the county. The Concession Contract will be in the form of 3 (three) separate lots; Lot 1: Standard Electric Vehicle Chargepoints Network Lot 2: Fast Electric Vehicle Chargepoints Network Lot 3: Rapid and Ultra Rapid Electric Vehicle Chargepoints Network . The new contract is planned to commence on 3rd August 2026. Suppliers interested are invited to submitted responses to the following questions; 1. Technology Offering & Lot Preferences * Can you provide all the technologies outlined in our proposed lots? * Would you prefer to bid for this opportunity as a single lot or as separate lots divided by technology type? * Do you have a preference or recommendation for how the lots should be structured? o Lot 1: Residential on-street charging (7kWh EVCPs) o Lot 2: Fast chargers for on-street & car park areas (22kWh EVCPs) o Lot 3: Rapid & Ultra Rapid chargers for on-street & car park areas (50kWh and above) ________________________________________ 2. Installation numbers Our Aim is to deliver the following number of EVCPs within the first 4 years of the contract - would these installation numbers be feasible ? o Lot 1 - Minimum 1900 dual sockets EVCPs o Lot 2 - Minimum 400 Fast Chargers o Lot 3 - Minimum 100 Rapid Chargers * incl Ultra Rapid where appropriate. ________________________________________ 3. Site Portfolio Feasibility * Based on our indicative site portfolio, do you consider the following distribution feasible with the proposed subsidy? o On-street social housing sites / deprived areas with low EV uptake o Residential on-street locations across urban & rural areas o Shopping parades / town locations o Council car parks / designated parking areas o Disabled Parking bays - on-street and designated parking areas * What challenges or opportunities do you foresee in delivering across these site types? ________________________________________ 4. Private Investment Appetite * What level of private investment would you consider appropriate or feasible for this opportunity? * Are there specific financial models or structures you would prefer (e.g., joint venture, concession, lease)? ________________________________________ 5. Revenue Share / Concession Fee Arrangement * What are your views on a revenue share or concession fee model? * Would a fixed annual fee (e.g., PS50k for a Contract Manager) plus a small revenue share (e.g., 3%) be acceptable or preferable? * Do you have alternative suggestions for structuring the financial arrangement? ________________________________________ 6. Future-Proofing & Innovation * How frequently do you upgrade your EVCP technology? * What innovations do you foresee in the short to medium term (e.g., smart charging, V2G, AI-based load balancing)? * Do you offer or plan to offer electricity generation or storage solutions as part of your EVCP infrastructure? ________________________________________ 7. Accessibility & Standards * How do your solutions comply with PAS 1899 (accessible EV charging)? * What design features or services do you offer to ensure accessibility for all users? ________________________________________ 8. Payment Options * What payment methods do your EVCPs support (e.g., contactless, mobile apps, RFID)? * Do you offer roaming or interoperability with other networks? ________________________________________ 9. Deliverability & Programme Timelines * What factors could impact your ability to meet these timelines? ________________________________________ 10. Tariffs & Electricity Procurement * Do you offer time-of-use tariffs or dynamic pricing? * How do you procure electricity--via wholesale markets, business rates, or other mechanisms? ________________________________________ 11. Barriers to Bidding * Are there any specific barriers (technical, financial, regulatory, etc.) that might prevent you from bidding? * What support or changes would make this opportunity more attractive to you? Please provide your response via email to Sarah.beddoe@westsussex.gov.uk by 5pm on 12th November 2025.", "dueDate": "2025-11-12T23:59:59Z", "status": "scheduled" } ], "documents": [ { "id": "069165-2025", "documentType": "marketEngagementNotice", "noticeType": "UK2", "description": "Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender", "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069165-2025", "datePublished": "2025-10-28T18:16:10Z", "format": "text/html" } ] }, "tender": { "id": "I-76316", "legalBasis": { "id": "2023/54", "scheme": "UKPGA", "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents" }, "title": "Public EV charging network 2026", "description": "West Sussex County Council (WSCC) is seeking to procure an Electric Vehicle Charging Network across the county of West Sussex.", "items": [ { "id": "1", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "51110000", "description": "Installation services of electrical equipment" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "31158100", "description": "Battery chargers" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UKJ2", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, { "region": "UKJ27", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, { "region": "UKJ28", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" } ], "relatedLot": "1" } ], "value": { "amountGross": 24000000, "amount": 20000000, "currency": "GBP" }, "mainProcurementCategory": "services", "aboveThreshold": true, "lots": [ { "id": "1", "suitability": { "sme": true }, "contractPeriod": { "startDate": "2026-08-03T00:00:00+01:00", "endDate": "2041-08-02T23:59:59+01:00" }, "status": "planning" } ], "communication": { "futureNoticeDate": "2026-04-01T23:59:59+01:00" }, "status": "planning" }, "language": "en" }