--- title: "OPSS - Electric Vehicle Smart Charging Point Testing" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e52491dc-61f1-4599-be24-eea801549ace" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e52491dc-61f1-4599-be24-eea801549ace" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e52491dc-61f1-4599-be24-eea801549ace.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e52491dc-61f1-4599-be24-eea801549ace.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE" published: "2024-12-18" --- # OPSS - Electric Vehicle Smart Charging Point Testing Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e52491dc-61f1-4599-be24-eea801549ace [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e52491dc-61f1-4599-be24-eea801549ace) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e52491dc-61f1-4599-be24-eea801549ace.json) ## Summary The Department for Business and Trade, located in London, is initiating a tender titled "OPSS - Electric Vehicle Smart Charging Point Testing" under the industry category of chargers, electric vehicles, and technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage with key dates including future notice on 13 January 2025 and the contract period from 1 March 2025 to 28 February 2026. The total budget for the project is £95,000 and the procurement method will be an open procedure below the threshold, suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies experienced in compliance testing and regulatory assessments. Ideal candidates include testing facilities and technical consultancies with knowledge of the Electric Vehicle (Smart Charge Points) Regulations 2021. The supplier will be required to conduct comprehensive assessments of smart charge points, providing detailed reports on reliability and accuracy. The opportunity to propose variant assessment methods allows for innovation and flexibility in meeting technical 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. The supplier will be required to test up to 15 charge points for compliance against most of the requirements of the Electric Vehicle Smart Charge Points Regulations 2021. The supplier will be asked to provide their assessment of the charge point, in a pass/fail format. In addition to a test report (for which an initial template will be provided by OPSS) the supplier will be required to provide specific measurements pertaining to reliability and accuracy. The tests will be undertaken against assessment methods identified by an external testing house as part of a previous project, for the following regulations: 5-2(a), 5-2(b)(i), 5-2(b)(ii), 5-2(d), 6, 7-1, 9-1(a), 9-1(b), 9-2(a), 9-3(a), 9-3(b), 9-4(a), 10-1(a), 10-1(b)(i), 10-1(b)(ii), 10-1(b)(iii), 10-1(c)(i), 10-1(c)(ii), 10-3(a), 11-2(a), 11-2(b), 11-3(a), 12-2(b), 12-8-2, 12-8-3(a), 12-8-3(b), 12-9(a). The tests will be undertaken in accordance with TS 103 701, identified by an external testing house as part of a previous project as a suitable standard for testing the technical requirements, for the following regulations: 12-2(a), 12-3-1, 12-3-2, 12-3(a), 12-3-3(b), 12-3-3(c), 12-3-3(d), 12-3-4(a), 12-3-4(b), 12-4-1(a), 12-4-2(b), 12-4-1(b), 12-4-2(a), 12-5, 12-6-1(a), 12-6-1(b), 12-6-2, 12-7-1, 12-7-2, 12-9(b), 12-9(c), 12-9(d), 12-9(e). The supplier will have the opportunity to propose variant assessment methods as part of the tendering process. The supplier will be asked to provide their assessment of the charge point, in a pass/fail format. In addition to a test report (for which an initial template will be provided by OPSS) the supplier will be required to provide specific measurements pertaining to reliability and accuracy. OPSS will require access to the technical experts for the duration of the testing, and the supplier will be required to ensure a suitable contact is available during normal work hours on weekdays. The supplier will be required to have an understanding of the Electric Vehicle (Smart Charge Points) Regulations 2021. They are not necessarily required to have an understanding of the industry, as the charge point samples are being provided for them. Some suppliers who may bid for the tender may have undertaken testing or certification of the charge points against either the EVSCP Regulations or electrical safety standards, and therefore any conflicts of interest must be declared. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34845cdc-b75b-47d7-a1ec-2494bc26bbf3 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 13 Jan 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2025 - 28 Feb 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 | Planned | | 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 2AH | | 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 - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 31158000 - Chargers - 34144900 - Electric vehicles - 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services ## Release History - 18 Dec 2024 at 13:34 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34845cdc-b75b-47d7-a1ec-2494bc26bbf3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34845cdc-b75b-47d7-a1ec-2494bc26bbf3 18th December 2024 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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