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title: "Open Electric Chargepoint Alpha"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3eca7463-4801-4df3-abf5-87e7a4df02de"
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# Open Electric Chargepoint Alpha

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3eca7463-4801-4df3-abf5-87e7a4df02de

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by the Department for Transport (DfTc) for the project titled "Open Electric Chargepoint Alpha". This initiative falls within the software and information systems category, aimed at enhancing the electric vehicle (EV) charging network across the UK. The procurement was initiated on 21st July 2022, with the tender period concluding on 20th April 2022, and the contract scheduled to commence from 3rd May 2022 until 30th September 2022. The contract value is set at £600,000, awarded through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on software development and information systems, particularly those specialising in EV solutions and data management. Companies that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this procurement particularly advantageous, given the emphasis on supporting their participation. This contract could enable businesses to contribute to the UK’s net zero targets by enhancing the consumer experience in the EV charging sector.

## Notice

We need to improve the consumer experience at public chargepoints. Consumers should have confidence to travel across the UK and be able to rely on the public electric vehicle (EV) charging network. Local authorities and central government should be able to use data to meet our net Zero targets. This contract is to support the initial Alpha build phase

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6cb9717-580c-40df-bfd0-e30c0e485466 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | 2 May 2022 - 30 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £498,000 |
| 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 | DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | SWANSEA |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA6 7JL |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea |
| Local authority | Swansea |
| Electoral ward | Mynydd-bach |
| Westminster constituency | Swansea West |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PA CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2022 at 14:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6cb9717-580c-40df-bfd0-e30c0e485466

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6cb9717-580c-40df-bfd0-e30c0e485466
  21st July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/990d93c2-bc88-4c0f-8e69-d16daaffd991
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e8b0776c-1e9e-46a0-bb01-99c301433199
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