--- title: "Soft Market Test for Electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) installation framework and operating concession" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8d3dc532-4e3c-46d6-9be9-98b37661af11" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8d3dc532-4e3c-46d6-9be9-98b37661af11" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8d3dc532-4e3c-46d6-9be9-98b37661af11.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8d3dc532-4e3c-46d6-9be9-98b37661af11.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CORNWALL COUNCIL" published: "2021-04-01" --- # Soft Market Test for Electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) installation framework and operating concession Buyer: CORNWALL COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8d3dc532-4e3c-46d6-9be9-98b37661af11 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8d3dc532-4e3c-46d6-9be9-98b37661af11) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8d3dc532-4e3c-46d6-9be9-98b37661af11.json) ## Summary Cornwall Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Soft Market Test for Electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) installation framework and operating concession". This initiative is aimed at understanding market interest in a four-year framework for supplying and installing EV charge points across Cornwall, as well as an eight-year concession for management and maintenance. Key dates include an engagement end date set for 1st May 2021, with final written responses to the soft market test due by 30th April 2021. This project falls within the transport equipment industry category and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in electric vehicle infrastructure and related services. Companies involved in the supply and installation of charge points, as well as those capable of managing and maintaining such infrastructure, would be well-suited to participate. Given the grant funding from the European Regional Development Fund for the installation, there is potential for future project call-offs and a mix of funding options, making this a lucrative opportunity for firms looking to expand their operations in the growing electric vehicle market. ## Notice Cornwall Council is conducting a soft market assessment to gain an understanding of the potential level of interest across the private sector for the provision for entering into a: 1. 4-year framework agreement with Cornwall Council (CC) to supply and install charge points (electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE)) in Cornwall both on Cornwall Council land (public car parks and office/ depot estate). This will include: a. An initial call of to deliver at least 150 grant funded EV charge points across Cornwall which will be full funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and CC as part of a PS3,625,000 project led by CC; and, b. Options for future framework call offs for the supplier to supply and install charge points either fully funded by CC or funded by a funding mix that could include additional grant funds, CC match funding, and/ or supplier co-financing. 2. 8-year concession contract to manage, operate and maintain: a. CC owned EVSE installed by the supplier/ concessionaire through the framework; b. CC owned legacy EVSE to be added to the concession by mutual agreement of CC and the concessionaire; and, c. Concessionaire self-financed charge points installed by the concessionaire in agreement with CC hosted CC property. It is intended that the responses supplied will enable the council to develop a business proposal. Any such proposal would be subject to the development and approval of a business case, and, as such, this exercise implies no commercial commitment. This is not a formal tender document. Participation of this soft market assessment will not prejudice suppliers participating in any future procurement. If you are interested in this area of service provision and helping with our assessment of the market, please review the supporting information and complete the "Information Required" section at the end file 21.03.30 CC - Drive EV2 - Soft Market Test Template v0.4. This can be found via the supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk website or on the Proactis E-Procurement Portal under project reference DN535964 Soft Market Test for Electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) installation framework and operating concession. Please submit any questions relating to this Soft Market Test via the Due North messaging system by 17:00 hours on the 23.04.21. Final Written responses to the Soft Market test should be submitted via the Due North messaging system by 17:00 hours on the 30.04.21. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/592a6367-6d88-48aa-aeaa-f9b8a7fd30a9 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 May 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CORNWALL COUNCIL | | Locality | TRURO | | Post town | Truro | | Postcode | TR1 3AY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | | ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | | Local authority | Cornwall | | Electoral ward | Truro Boscawen & Redannick | | Westminster constituency | Truro and Falmouth | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ## Release History - 1 Apr 2021 at 07:21 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/592a6367-6d88-48aa-aeaa-f9b8a7fd30a9 - 31 Mar 2021 at 15:29 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5477cdcb-7ea9-4f3a-93d9-5d30916824dc ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/592a6367-6d88-48aa-aeaa-f9b8a7fd30a9 1st April 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5477cdcb-7ea9-4f3a-93d9-5d30916824dc 31st March 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.cornwall.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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