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title: "T0419 Specialist Technical Support for Supervision of Construction of Energy Storage Systems (ESS) to support EV Charging at Motorway Service Areas (MSA) - Phase 3"
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# T0419 Specialist Technical Support for Supervision of Construction of Energy Storage Systems (ESS) to support EV Charging at Motorway Service Areas (MSA) - Phase 3

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4ecf4211-98e9-4f20-a267-01e39fbac88d

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## Summary

National Highways has awarded a contract for the provision of specialist technical support for supervision of construction of energy storage systems (ESS) to support EV charging at motorway service areas. The contract has a value of £124,704 GBP and will run from 26th January 2023 to 24th April 2023. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 18th January 2023, with the contract awarded on 26th January 2023.

This contracting opportunity with National Highways for ESS installations at motorway service areas presents a chance for businesses in the research and development services sector to contribute to the advancement of EV charging infrastructure. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in this field would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The project aligns with the UK government's Net Zero Carbon Plan and offers a platform for businesses to support the transition to electric vehicles on a national scale.

## Notice

National Highways has been instructed by the Secretary of State (SoS) (through DfT) to deliver a number of installations of ESS at priority MSAs to bridge the gap between National Grid / DNOs supply capacity and the power supply capacity required for high powered electric vehicle (EV) chargers (circa 150-350kW). A capital budget of PS10.8M from the Air Quality Designated Fund has been allocated for this activity or which PS10.6M (inc VAT) has been set-aside for the NEC4 ECC ESS Procurement. To accelerate progress towards the Government target, the budget has subsequently been increased to PS16.6M with a further commitment of Client investment. The aim of the ESS at MSA project is to enable provision of high-powered EV charge points at MSAs that have insufficient grid connection capacities and hence provide customers with confidence that their vehicles can be rapidly charged on route when using the National Highways' strategic road network. This will support transition of light vehicles for both personal and commercial fleets to electric, supporting the Client's Net Zero Carbon Plan .

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96db92fd-6dec-4cf0-9b32-9fdb8cce4f0f |
| 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 | 27 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 26 Jan 2023 - 24 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £124,704 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £124,704 |
| 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 | NATIONAL HIGHWAYS |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B1 1RN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2023 at 14:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96db92fd-6dec-4cf0-9b32-9fdb8cce4f0f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96db92fd-6dec-4cf0-9b32-9fdb8cce4f0f
  27th January 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8c9f3d71-a724-4963-9637-eb40e5550301
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