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title: "Plymouth Mobility Hubs"
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buyer: "PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL"
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# Plymouth Mobility Hubs

Buyer: PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5a37b6ac-3256-498c-a60d-219a4985a98f

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## Summary

Plymouth City Council is currently engaged in the procurement process for the "Plymouth Mobility Hubs" project, which aims to establish a network of Mobility Hubs across Plymouth, enhancing electric vehicle charging infrastructure, launching an electric vehicle car club, and introducing e-bikes. This initiative, classified under the CPV code for chargers, has an estimated contract value of £13 million and employs an open procurement method. The tender period will conclude on 21st October 2021, with the contract expected to commence on 1st March 2022 and run until 29th February 2032. The project is particularly relevant to the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses within the transport sector, particularly those specialising in electric vehicle charging solutions, car club operations, and e-bike sharing services. Companies that hold CoMoUK accreditation or its equivalents are particularly well-suited to compete for the various lots offered in this procurement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, thus emphasising the accessibility of these contracts for capable providers in the local market.

## Notice

Plymouth City Council ("The Council") is seeking to deliver a network of Mobility Hubs across Plymouth. These Hubs will comprise of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, an electric vehicle car club and e-bikes. The size of the Hubs will vary according to the need at each location and in total will consist of electric vehicle charging points for a minimum of 300 parking bays, at least 10 electric car club vehicles and will support approximately 390 e-bikes. Utilising funding from Department of Transport's Transforming Cities Fund, the Council is seeking to procure the following: Lot 1 - An Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Operator to deliver and manage a publicly accessible network of EV charge points across a network of Mobility Hubs within Plymouth. Lot 2 - An experienced CoMoUK* accredited Car Club Operator to deliver and manage a publicly accessible electric vehicle Car Club scheme across a network of Mobility Hubs within Plymouth. Lot 3 - An experienced CoMoUK* accredited E-bike Share Operator to deliver and manage a publicly accessible e-bike share scheme across a network of Mobility Hubs within Plymouth. * Note that in relation to all of the Lots and the related procurement documentation, where reference is made to CoMoUK accreditation, direct equivalents to CoMoUK accreditation will also be accepted. Additional information: For more information relating to Plymouth Mobility Hubs (though this additional information should not be relied on by potential Operators) see: for access to video links and presentations from the market engagement sessions held during 2021, and additional information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b824b076-e115-425a-8f62-845154e52efb |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2022 - 29 Feb 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL1 3BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | St Peter and the Waterfront |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 31158000 - Chargers
- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 45233293 - Installation of street furniture
- 50110000 - Repair and maintenance services of motor vehicles and associated equipment
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 63000000 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

## Release History

- 27 Sep 2021 at 15:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b824b076-e115-425a-8f62-845154e52efb
- 27 Sep 2021 at 15:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba84190d-b47f-4f59-820f-295d4b11fe55
- 26 Jul 2021 at 11:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08e71f03-d6bd-4445-b683-a800a568a087

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b824b076-e115-425a-8f62-845154e52efb
  27th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba84190d-b47f-4f59-820f-295d4b11fe55
  27th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08e71f03-d6bd-4445-b683-a800a568a087
  26th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.plymouth.gov.uk/parkingandtravel/transportplansandprojects/transportplans/transformingcitiesfund/mobilityhubs
  Link
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=e0040aa6-8365-eb11-8108-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21
  and

## Notice URLs

- http://www.plymouth.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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