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title: "SC22192 - Electric Bus Charging Solutions"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cf9d8647-36bd-444a-8eb2-f7ff76402ee3"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2023-01-27"
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# SC22192 - Electric Bus Charging Solutions

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cf9d8647-36bd-444a-8eb2-f7ff76402ee3

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## Summary

The Kent County Council has awarded a contract for Electric Bus Charging Solutions. The procurement process was initiated through a selective negotiated procedure. The tender was published on 27th January 2023, with a tender period ending on 6th March 2023. The contract period starts on 20th April 2023 and runs until 26th January 2043. The award, valued at £2,014,000, was granted to VEV Services Limited on 7th December 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in electricity, transport equipment, construction works, and maintenance services. With a focus on SMEs, the contract aims to provide EV charging infrastructure solutions. Businesses capable of delivering and maintaining electric bus charging systems are well-suited to compete and potentially grow their operations through this contract.

## Notice

KCC requires contractual arrangements for the following electric bus charging solutions: (1) Design, supply, and installation of EV charging infrastructure Electric Systems, including: (a) new sub-station kit including underground cabling (to be owned and controlled by KCC), which connects to existing underground electricity cabling owned by the Distribution Network Operator (DNO). (b) new overground kit including cabling and bus charging equipment, including on-street "opportunity" charging pantograph arms on posts and associated cabinets (if solution required cabinets), with minimal on-street footprint. (2) Repair and maintenance (R&M) services for on-street "opportunity" chargers. (3) Optional provision to direct purchase electricity supply for on-street "opportunity" chargers under a Power Purchasing Agreement. Please see the Call for Competition documentation for further information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57504ec7-8624-4906-bd68-9997fa9bd456 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 Apr 2023 - 26 Jan 2043 |
| 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 | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Penenden Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| 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

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 09310000 - Electricity
- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
- 50532400 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical distribution equipment

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2023 at 10:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57504ec7-8624-4906-bd68-9997fa9bd456

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57504ec7-8624-4906-bd68-9997fa9bd456
  27th January 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kent.gov.uk

## Provenance

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