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title: "Electric Vehicle Smart Charge Point Testing for OPSS"
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# Electric Vehicle Smart Charge Point Testing for OPSS

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cce86b5a-26c0-4cd2-835f-f78c2b5a15a6

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## Summary

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT), headquartered at the Old Admiralty Building, Admiralty Place, London, is inviting tenders for "Electric Vehicle Smart Charge Point Testing for OPSS". This project falls under the industry category of technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services with a CPV code of 71600000. The procurement is at the tender stage with an open procedure and a total value of GBP 95,000. The procurement involves testing up to 15 electric vehicle charge points to ensure compliance with the Electric Vehicle Smart Charge Points Regulations 2021. The tender submission deadline is 26 February 2025, and the contract period will run from 24 March 2025 to 24 March 2026, covering locations including British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and the rest of the world.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs and VCSEs engaged in technical testing and compliance sectors. Companies with expertise in electric vehicles, smart charge points, and regulatory compliance are well-suited to compete. Winning this contract could provide market visibility, specialised experience, and a foothold in the evolving electric vehicle market, enhancing the winning company's portfolio and reputation. The Department for Business and Trade provides a vital opportunity for businesses aiming to contribute to advancing electric vehicle infrastructure and compliance standards.

## Notice

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) is the appointed Market Surveillance Authority responsible for enforcing the Electric Vehicle (Smart Charge Points) Regulations 2021 within the UK. This involves ensuring that electric vehicle charging points are of the right quality and that robust and effective regulatory action is taken against serious weaknesses and poor practice. OPSS intend to procure the testing of up to 15 charge points for compliance against most of the requirements of the Electric Vehicle Smart Charge Points Regulations 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36009acf-803c-40ea-81fc-d74302e0e702 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 24 Mar 2025 - 24 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £95,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2025 at 17:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36009acf-803c-40ea-81fc-d74302e0e702

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36009acf-803c-40ea-81fc-d74302e0e702
  27th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://uktrade.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html

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