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title: "Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure"
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# Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure

Buyer: THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-16fb91fd-ac01-44d7-aafd-4712aeda27a9

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## Summary

The North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) is seeking to establish a multi-supplier framework agreement for the installation and operation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure. This procurement opportunity is being conducted by The Association of North East Councils Limited and aims to invest in the regional electric vehicle charging infrastructure for sustainable long-term growth. The total contract value is GBP 500 million, with a selective procurement method and a tender deadline of June 26, 2023.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for companies involved in electric vehicle infrastructure and units installation and operation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete in this competitive procedure with negotiation tender. Potential suppliers include companies providing services related to electricity, construction, and civil engineering. The contract period runs from October 9, 2023, to October 8, 2029, offering a substantial framework for business expansion and collaboration.

## Notice

The Association of North East Council Trading as the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) is seeking to establish a multi-supplier framework agreement for the installation and operation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure on behalf of a public sector body under a call-off contractual arrangement. This framework and future call-offs are relevant for the installation of electric vehicle infrastructure and units. This can be provided by the public sector body themselves, a national Government department (such as LEVI/OZEV/Levelling Up), or via a third party intermediatory such as the North East Combined Authority. NEPO is looking to award a procurement solution to assist the longer-term investment in the regional electric vehicle charging infrastructure (EVCI). This investment is needed to upgrade, operate, and maintain the current network and resource expansion to establish a sustainable long-term future. The intention is to establish a multi-supplier Framework Agreement for use by NEPO Member Authorities and Associate Members. Additional information: NEPO is a Central Purchasing Body as defined in the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (PCR15). The agreement will be available for use by all NEPO Members. A list of member organisations is available in the About section of the NEPO website at: www.nepo.org This agreement will also be made available to all current and future NEPO Associate Members. Current Associate Members are listed in the Associate Member section of the NEPO website at: www.nepo.org/associate-membership/list NEPO intends to make the resulting agreement available for use by all Contracting Authorities throughout all administrative regions of the UK (as defined by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015) including but not limited to Government Departments and their Agencies, Non-Departmental Public Bodies, Central Government, NHS Bodies, Local Authorities, Emergency Services, Coastguard Emergency Services, Educational Establishments, Registered Social Landlords and Registered Charities who have a need to purchase the above services. A complete list of permissible users is shown on the NEPO website below: https://www.nepo.org/associate-membership/permissible-users Organisations wishing to access the NEPO agreement will be required to register as a NEPO Associate Member in the first instance. Further information can be found at: www.nepo.org

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/403967ae-5b4a-4016-a3ad-a3f3704e9156 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 28 Nov 2023 - 27 Nov 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000,000 |
| 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 | THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 8 |
| Supplier names | AMP; APCOA PARKING (UK; CONNECTED KERB; EQUANS EV SOLUTIONS; LIBERTY CHARGE; SWARCO SMART CHARGING; UBITRICITY DISTRIBUTED ENERGY SYSTEMS; ZEST ECO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 09310000 - Electricity
- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

## Release History

- 28 Nov 2023 at 16:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/403967ae-5b4a-4016-a3ad-a3f3704e9156
- 7 Jun 2023 at 11:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a5af6cc-0e14-47cd-a5bf-f61de1e17181

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/403967ae-5b4a-4016-a3ad-a3f3704e9156
  28th November 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a5af6cc-0e14-47cd-a5bf-f61de1e17181
  7th June 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.nepo.org/associate-membership/permissible-users

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