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title: "Sale of the Recharge Network"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0fe66695-f781-4e24-a596-bc00c2746567"
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buyer: "LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY"
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# Sale of the Recharge Network

Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0fe66695-f781-4e24-a596-bc00c2746567

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Sale of the Recharge Network" is being conducted by the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority. This initiative aims to manage the electric vehicle recharging network within the Liverpool City Region, which encompasses Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton, St Helens, and Wirral. The contractual period is set to commence on 1st June 2020 and will extend until 1st January 2030. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 7th February 2020. The total estimated value of the contract is £10,000.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the operation and maintenance of electric vehicle infrastructure. Companies with expertise in low-carbon technologies, particularly those that can expand and enhance existing electric vehicle charging networks, would be well-suited to participate. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage, as the tender is structured to facilitate their involvement, promoting innovation and sustainability within the Liverpool City Region.

## Notice

The Recharge network (www.merseytravel.gov.uk/recharge) is the name given to the Liverpool City Region's electric vehicle recharging network developed with the aim of creating a vibrant low carbon economy for the Liverpool City Region (LCR). The LCR consists of Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton, St Helens and Wirral. There are currently 52 publicly available charge points at 21 sites across the LCR. These charge points were originally installed through OLEV and Local Growth Deal funding with the intention of establishing the LCR Electric Charge point network. As the network has now been established we are hoping to sell it on to someone that will be able to take network from strength to strength, expanding and improving the Recharge offer to the residents of the LCR. The successful bidder would own, operate and maintain this already established Recharge network which is spread across a variety of host sites within the LCR. Prior to speaking to the market we asked the hosts to set out what they would expect from any future operator. Some of the hosts are happy with the status quo whilst others would expect the successful bidder to upgrade their post.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cc1c77a-f9c8-40dd-8ce8-a51a09414098 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 6 May 2020 - 1 Jun 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 1BP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront South |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FRANKLIN ENERGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34144900 - Electric vehicles

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2020 at 12:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cc1c77a-f9c8-40dd-8ce8-a51a09414098

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cc1c77a-f9c8-40dd-8ce8-a51a09414098
  15th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk

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