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title: "636_21 Vehicle Charging Infrastructure 2 (VCI 2)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02b556"
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# 636_21 Vehicle Charging Infrastructure 2 (VCI 2)

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b556

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## Summary

The procurement process involves ESPO, a central purchasing body based in Leicester, UK, which is currently at the active stage for the tender titled "636_21 Vehicle Charging Infrastructure 2 (VCI 2)." This framework agreement encompasses multiple lots for ultra-low and zero-emission vehicle charging infrastructure, including equipment purchase, leasing, back office solutions, service and maintenance, consultancy services, and emerging technologies. The total estimated value of this procurement is £1 billion. The deadline for submission is set for 28 June 2021, and this tender is designed to benefit various public bodies across the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in electric vehicle charging solutions, consultancy services related to infrastructure development, and emerging energy technologies. Ideal candidates for participation include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in installation, software development, maintenance services, and supply of related equipment. Larger firms specialising in energy solutions and technical consultancy are also encouraged to compete for the considerable contract values across the multiple lots available.

## Notice

A national multi-lot, multi supplier framework agreement for ultra-low and zero emission vehicle charging infrastructure, including electric vehicle charging points, consultancy and other related developing technologies.

### Lot Information

Purchase of electric vehicle charging solutions

Electric vehicle charge point purchase (turnkey solution including equipment supply, installation, back office equipment from a CPNO, software & maintenance services). The following information is applicable to all lots: ESPO has established a commercial trading company, ESPO Trading Limited, whose target clients are third sector organisations such as national and local charities, public sector mutual organisations and other organisations involved in the delivery of services to or for the public sector. The successful Supplier may be asked to enter into an additional separate framework agreement (the Second Framework) with ESPO Trading Limited on materially similar terms to that found in the tender pack to be entered into by ESPO itself. Any Second Framework agreement will be a purely commercial agreement and will, for the avoidance of doubt, not be governed by the Public Contract Regulations 2015 or other public procurement legislation. ESPO Trading Limited may enter into the second framework agreement with the successful supplier and make it available to third sector clients who themselves are not required to follow the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or other public procurement legislation. Accordingly, this is provided for bidders' information only. An eAuction process may be used to award subsequent call off contracts following the reopening of competition among the parties to the Framework Agreement.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Lease of electric vehicle charging solutions

Electric vehicle charge point leasing (turnkey solution including equipment supply, installation, back office equipment from a CPNO, software & maintenance services)

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Back office solutions

Electric vehicle charge point back office services only

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Service and maintenance

Service and maintenance of electric vehicle charge points

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Consultancy Services (including site survey and feasibility studies)

Consultancy covering strategic guidance relating to the implementation of an electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and feasibility study and site survey services.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Emerging Technologies

Emerging Technologies including battery energy storage, vehicle to grid, car port charging, wireless charging, bi-directional chargers, integrated sockets and mobile chargers. Sub-lot 6.1 Battery energy storage Sub-lot 6.2 Vehicle to grid Sub-lot 6.3 Car port charging (including solar) Sub-lot 6.4 Wireless charging Sub-lot 6.5 Bi-directional chargers Sub-lot 6.6 Integrated sockets Sub-lot 6.7 Mobile chargers

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029453-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 8 Aug 2021 - 8 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000,000 |
| Lots value | £1,000,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £714,285,712 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ESPO |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE19 1ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Enderby |
| Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 35 |
| Supplier names | ATKINS; BMM ENERGY SOLUTIONS; BOYD BROTHERS (FAULDHOUSE; BURO HAPPOLD; CARBON POINT; CENEX (CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR LOW CARBON & FUEL CELL TECHNOLOGIES; CHARGEMASTER LIMITED, T/A BP PULSE; CLARKE TELECOM; CLENERGY; CONNECTED KERB; COSTAIN; CRYSTAL ELECTRONICS; E.ON ENERGY SOLUTIONS; EB CHARGING; ELMTRONICS; ERNST & YOUNG; EXPLEO ENGINEERING; FLOWBIRD SMART CITY; HILSON MORAN PARTNERSHIP; IBI GROUP (UK; INNOGY E-MOBILITY; JOJU; JUUCE LIMITED, T/A EO CHARGING; POD POINT; PROJECT BETTER ENERGY; PROJECT CENTRE; SEE RAIL LIMITED, T/A SEE SERVICES; SIEMENS MOBILITY; STEER DAVIES & GLEAVE LIMITED T/A STEER; SWARCO; UBITRICITY DISTRIBUTED ENERGY SYSTEMS; UK POWER NETWORKS SERVICES (COMMERCIAL; ULTRA EVC; VOLKERHIGHWAYS; ZPN ENERGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products
- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 65 - Public utilities
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 09331000 - Solar panels
- 14213200 - Tarmac
- 30163000 - Charge cards
- 31158000 - Chargers
- 31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus
- 31680000 - Electrical supplies and accessories
- 31681000 - Electrical accessories
- 31681400 - Electrical components
- 31681500 - Rechargers
- 32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system
- 34920000 - Road equipment
- 34923000 - Road traffic-control equipment
- 34996300 - Control, safety or signalling equipment for parking facilities
- 38730000 - Parking meters
- 42992000 - Special-purpose electrical goods
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45213312 - Car park building construction work
- 45223300 - Parking lot construction work
- 45233270 - Parking-lot-surface painting work
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 50200000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft, railways, roads and marine equipment
- 50324100 - System maintenance services
- 50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services
- 51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment
- 51110000 - Installation services of electrical equipment
- 51210000 - Installation services of measuring equipment
- 51214000 - Installation services of parking meter equipment
- 63712600 - Vehicle refuelling services
- 65400000 - Other sources of energy supplies and distribution
- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs
- 71243000 - Draft plans (systems and integration)
- 71244000 - Calculation of costs, monitoring of costs
- 71245000 - Approval plans, working drawings and specifications
- 71248000 - Supervision of project and documentation
- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services
- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 72100000 - Hardware consultancy services
- 72110000 - Hardware selection consultancy services
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 72266000 - Software consultancy services
- 72400000 - Internet services
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79311000 - Survey services
- 79311100 - Survey design services
- 79314000 - Feasibility study
- 79418000 - Procurement consultancy services
- 98351100 - Car park services

## Release History

- 26 Nov 2021 at 12:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029453-2021
- 26 May 2021 at 15:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011748-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.eastmidstenders.org
- http://www.espo.org/
- https://www.espo.org/amfile/file/download/file/9608/
- https://www.espo.org/legal

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