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title: "Electric Vehicle Charging Unit Site Feasibility Study"
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# Electric Vehicle Charging Unit Site Feasibility Study

Buyer: BARROW IN FURNESS BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cc62a81f-7dd4-40d7-aab5-5eaddeb2709c

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## Summary

Barrow in Furness Borough Council is conducting a tender for an "Electric Vehicle Charging Unit Site Feasibility Study," which falls under the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services industry category. This procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with responses due by 7th May 2021. The project aims to assess the feasibility of installing Electric Vehicle Charging Units across fourteen identified sites in Barrow in Furness, following approval of funding from various local and European sources. The contract period for the successful bidder will commence on 31st May 2021 and conclude on 1st July 2021, with an open procurement method being used for this tender.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialised in feasibility studies, engineering, and consultancy services, particularly those with a focus on renewable energy and electric vehicle infrastructure. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, especially those with expertise in liaising with local distribution network operators and conducting site assessments. Participation in this tender could position such businesses advantageously within the growing market for sustainable energy solutions and public sector contracts.

## Notice

Low Carbon Barrow is a programme of investment across Barrow in Furness aimed at reducing carbon emissions through practical and demonstration projects. It is part funded by the European Regional Development Fund, Cumbria Local Enterprise Partnership, Barrow Borough Council and Art Gene. Barrow Borough Council has secured funding for the installation of Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Units on Council-owned land. The Council has identified fourteen potential sites for EV Charging Units (see Table 2) and requires an assessment of the feasibility of those sites in terms of their suitability and the likely costs of installation. We are seeking quotations from suitably qualified organisations to conduct a feasibility study on all fourteen long list sites, with a view to informing a full tender process for the end to end supply and installation of new EV Charging Units at selected sites. The appointed contractor will be expected to consult and liaise with the local Distribution Network Operator, Electricity North West, to identify supply capacity and installation costs for the required supplies at the listed sites. You are required to express an interest in the current opportunity over on the Chest via: https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=adf5af81-85a3-eb11-810c-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True you will then be added into the official RFQ and gain access to the tender documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35677095-6e5a-404f-ab58-ced98236f5a7 |
| 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 | 22 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 7 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 May 2021 - 1 Jul 2021 |
| 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 | BARROW IN FURNESS BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BARROW IN FURNESS |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA14 2LD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness |
| Local authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Electoral ward | Old Barrow and Hindpool |
| Westminster constituency | Barrow and Furness |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2021 at 16:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35677095-6e5a-404f-ab58-ced98236f5a7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35677095-6e5a-404f-ab58-ced98236f5a7
  22nd April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.barrowbc.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=adf5af81-85a3-eb11-810c-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True

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