---
title: "(RETENDER) FRAMEWORK FOR THE PROVISION, INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING UNITS FOR THE TAXI INDUSTRY"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7221c79f-d1e8-46ca-863f-f25bbbb2b5fb"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7221c79f-d1e8-46ca-863f-f25bbbb2b5fb"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7221c79f-d1e8-46ca-863f-f25bbbb2b5fb.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7221c79f-d1e8-46ca-863f-f25bbbb2b5fb.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GATESHEAD COUNCIL"
published: "2020-03-12"
---

# (RETENDER) FRAMEWORK FOR THE PROVISION, INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING UNITS FOR THE TAXI INDUSTRY

Buyer: GATESHEAD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7221c79f-d1e8-46ca-863f-f25bbbb2b5fb

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7221c79f-d1e8-46ca-863f-f25bbbb2b5fb)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7221c79f-d1e8-46ca-863f-f25bbbb2b5fb.json)

## Summary

The procurement process concerns the Gateshead Council, which is seeking to establish a framework for the provision, installation, operation, and maintenance of electric vehicle charging units specifically designed for the taxi industry. The project falls under the works category, classified under CPV code 51110000, with an estimated value of £504,000. This open procedure contract is currently in the award stage, with the contract period running from 7 February 2020 to 7 February 2024. Bids for this reissued tender were open until 24 January 2020, and the award notice was published on 12 March 2020. Relevant locations for the delivery of services include several local authorities within the North East of England, such as Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne, North Tyneside, and others.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the electric vehicle infrastructure sector. Companies specialising in installation services for electrical equipment, maintenance, and operation of energy systems will find this a fitting opportunity. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as they play a critical role in meeting the demand for sustainable transport solutions in the region. Engaging in this contract could facilitate long-term partnerships with local authorities and contribute to the growth of businesses aligned with environmentally friendly practices.

## Notice

The framework is for the design, construction/installation and subsequent operation (including maintenance and back office support) of EV charging units primarily for the taxi trade. NECA have secured monies from The Office for Low Emission Vehicles Taxi Infrastructure fund which will be used to fund the upfront 75% of the capital costs of each EV Charging Unit associated with the design and build element of the Call-Off Contract (including the Actual Connection Fee charged by the relevant utility supplier to connect the EV Charging Unit to the power grid). The Contractor will fund 25% of the capital costs of each EV Charging Unit plus the ongoing operation and maintenance of each of the units throughout the Call-Off Contract Term, retaining any income (minus any proposed Revenue Payment paid to the relevant Local Authority in accordance with the Call-Off Contract) derived from providing the service. The asset will remain in the ownership of the respective Local Authority within which the EV Charging Unit is located. This Framework Agreement will be available for use by the following Contracting Authorities: * The Borough Council of Gateshead, * The Council of the City of Newcastle upon Tyne, * North Tyneside Council, * Northumberland County Council, * The Council of the Borough of South Tyneside, * The Council of the City of Sunderland; and * The County Council of Durham Please note this is a reissue of tender ID DN441840. Additional information: Documents and further information is available via the NEPO Portal (www.nepo.org) by searching for reference DN457045.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf080622-75f6-4deb-9166-18146f5ad0d9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 7 Feb 2020 - 7 Feb 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £504,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| 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 | GATESHEAD COUNCIL |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE8 1HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | Bridges |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 51110000 - Installation services of electrical equipment

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2020 at 12:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf080622-75f6-4deb-9166-18146f5ad0d9
- 10 Jan 2020 at 10:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a0eb226-e597-462f-baa7-457bfa89919c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf080622-75f6-4deb-9166-18146f5ad0d9
  12th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a0eb226-e597-462f-baa7-457bfa89919c
  10th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nepo.org

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7221c79f-d1e8-46ca-863f-f25bbbb2b5fb. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7221c79f-d1e8-46ca-863f-f25bbbb2b5fb.json.