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title: "RAF106/2122 - Understanding the opportunities of smart charging technologies for electric vans and commercial fleets"
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# RAF106/2122 - Understanding the opportunities of smart charging technologies for electric vans and commercial fleets

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4e9b0d0c-6180-404e-a583-0d49fea2278c

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## Summary

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy has awarded a contract for the project "Understanding the opportunities of smart charging technologies for electric vans and commercial fleets" to TRL LIMITED. The procurement method used was selective, with the contract being a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period starts on May 10, 2023, and ends on September 29, 2023. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract value is £99,952. The research and development services and related consultancy services fall under the main procurement category of services.

This procurement offers opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in research and development services and consultancy within the electric vehicle industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The project focuses on developing an evidence base on access to charging infrastructure for commercial vehicles and identifying barriers to engaging with smart charging technologies. Engaging in this tender could provide valuable insights for businesses looking to contribute to the shift towards more sustainable transportation solutions.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the CCS RM6126 Research & Insights DPS Brief Description of Requirement We are procuring this research to inform policy decisions to support the uptake of commercial EVs and charging infrastructure and to help unlock the potential benefits of smart charging with commercial vehicles. The aims of the project are as follows: - Develop the evidence base on the current access to charging infrastructure and charging patterns of commercial vehicles (principally vans) - Identify barriers and enablers to installing and engaging with smart charging technologies, and understand wider barriers to fleet electrification - Develop a dataset which the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero can use to develop assumptions for their modelling of EVs, demand side response, and vehicle-to-grid capacity in Net Zero pathways - To inform the design of an online survey with van drivers later in the year

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/125bb0a4-e669-41cb-afde-19bcf3990612 |
| 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 | 26 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 9 May 2023 - 29 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,952 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TRL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 May 2023 at 08:44 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/125bb0a4-e669-41cb-afde-19bcf3990612
- 18 May 2023 at 08:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/125bb0a4-e669-41cb-afde-19bcf3990612

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/125bb0a4-e669-41cb-afde-19bcf3990612
  26th May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8bb3abee-7b96-4283-ac0b-03c6a5712f54
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