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title: "Provision of Public EV Charging Points"
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# Provision of Public EV Charging Points

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF KENT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0c52e5c1-1c5d-41b4-b0a1-fef35c4e51ee

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## Summary

The University of Kent has initiated a tender process for the provision of Public EV Charging Points. The University, located in Canterbury, Kent, is seeking to install new EV charging points in the Gulbenkian car park. The key deadlines for this procurement include the completion of installation work by Friday 13th September 2024. The industry categories for this tender are electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment, and consumables, as well as construction and transport equipment. The procurement method is specified as 'Other', and the tender period ends on 1st August 2024.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses involved in electrical machinery, construction work, and transport equipment sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited for this tender. The University is looking for suppliers to carry out the installation work within specified timescales while adhering to health and safety guidelines. Businesses interested in providing EV charging infrastructure and related services should consider engaging in this competitive procurement process to support the University's goal of achieving value for money.

## Notice

The University has approximately 2,500 car parking bays at the Canterbury and Medway campuses. The University owns and operates 23 private EV charging points. We are now looking to install our first set of EV charging points for public use. A key part of this phase is to determine the demand and how the EV charging points are used, and how the facility to be able to monitor the EV chargers is an important factor in the University's requirements. We would like tenderers to include for 6 months Consultancy site investigation with a view to identifying further potential locations for further EV Charging Points. The main objectives of this tender process are: * To install and operate the new EV charging points in the Gulbenkian car park as detailed in the tender documentation. * That the installation work for the EV charging points will be carried out and completed within the specified timescales - the work shall be carried out during Summer 2024 and is due to be completed by Friday 13th September 2024. * To ensure the work is carried out in a safe manner, following all relevant Health & Safety guidelines. * Works to be co-ordinated with the Transport Team to minimise the impact of any car parking closures required to complete the works. * To ensure the University achieves value for money by running a competitive procurement process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fef62dab-3cb1-4bed-8487-9da2ade7903a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Aug 2024 - 14 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF KENT |
| Locality | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT2 7NZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Canterbury |
| Electoral ward | Blean Forest |
| Westminster constituency | Canterbury |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 45 - Construction work
- 65 - Public utilities

### Codes

- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 65300000 - Electricity distribution and related services

## Release History

- 12 Jul 2024 at 12:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fef62dab-3cb1-4bed-8487-9da2ade7903a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fef62dab-3cb1-4bed-8487-9da2ade7903a
  12th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=83492&B=UNIVERSITYKENT
  In order to view the tender documentation, please register to EU Supply using the link above.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.kent.ac.uk/finance/procurement.html

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