--- title: "Ultra Low Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Issues and Options Study" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9501f5b1-4549-4dc1-ad71-fb8d06946581" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9501f5b1-4549-4dc1-ad71-fb8d06946581" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9501f5b1-4549-4dc1-ad71-fb8d06946581.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9501f5b1-4549-4dc1-ad71-fb8d06946581.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2022-02-23" --- # Ultra Low Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Issues and Options Study Buyer: WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9501f5b1-4549-4dc1-ad71-fb8d06946581 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9501f5b1-4549-4dc1-ad71-fb8d06946581) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9501f5b1-4549-4dc1-ad71-fb8d06946581.json) ## Summary Worcestershire County Council is currently seeking a consultant for the "Ultra Low Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Issues and Options Study," a project aimed at assessing the infrastructure needs to support the transition to ultra-low emission vehicles (ULEVs). This procurement falls within the services sector, specifically classified under research and development consultancy services. The tender is in the active planning stage and was published on 9 February 2022. The deadline for submissions is set for 28 February 2022, with the contract expected to commence on 7 March 2022 and to conclude by 30 June 2022. Interested bidders can express their interest and begin the application process through the specified avenues. This opportunity presents a significant avenue for growth for businesses experienced in consultancy services related to transport infrastructure, especially those with expertise in ULEVs and sustainability. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as their capabilities align well with the requirements outlined by Worcestershire County Council. Such businesses can benefit from this growing sector focused on environmental sustainability and infrastructure development by leveraging their knowledge and solutions to meet the council's objectives. ## Notice Worcestershire County Council are looking to appoint a Consultant (the 'Service Provider') to complete an independent issues and options paper assessing the current and future need for infrastructure to support the move to ULEVs. The sustainability team will be the primary contact for this work. The issues and options report will inform the production of an ultra-low emission transport infrastructure strategy for Worcestershire, outlining the Worcestershire County Council approach to the infrastructure required, including the most appropriate locations and mix of chargers and the level of involvement from Worcestershire County Council. The work is divided into 6 work themes which, when combined, will form part of the issues and options study. 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Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d869b247-9a2e-49d0-b370-810355122909 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 7 Mar 2022 - 30 Jun 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | WORCESTERSHIRE | | Post town | Worcester | | Postcode | WR5 2NP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC | | Local authority | Worcester | | Electoral ward | Nunnery | | Westminster constituency | Worcester | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 23 Feb 2022 at 12:29 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d869b247-9a2e-49d0-b370-810355122909 - 23 Feb 2022 at 12:29 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d869b247-9a2e-49d0-b370-810355122909 - 10 Feb 2022 at 16:42 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d869b247-9a2e-49d0-b370-810355122909 - 10 Feb 2022 at 16:42 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d869b247-9a2e-49d0-b370-810355122909 - 9 Feb 2022 at 16:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d869b247-9a2e-49d0-b370-810355122909 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d869b247-9a2e-49d0-b370-810355122909 23rd February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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