--- title: "NEPO232 Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02d7c7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02d7c7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02d7c7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02d7c7.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED" published: "2021-08-23" --- # NEPO232 Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Buyer: THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d7c7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02d7c7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02d7c7.json) ## Summary The Association of North East Councils Limited (NEPO) is currently in the planning stage of the procurement process for a sole supplier concession contract titled "NEPO232 Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure." This initiative falls under the services category, specifically focusing on the installation services of electrical equipment (CPV code: 51110000). The procurement process will be undertaken in the North East of England, with the initial contract duration set for a minimum of ten years. A market consultation meeting is scheduled for 28th September, aimed at shaping the agreement and allowing businesses to engage with NEPO ahead of the tender's formal release, which is anticipated by 12th November 2021. Interested suppliers must register their participation through the NEPO Portal. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in electric vehicle infrastructure development, installation, and maintenance services. Companies with expertise in installing and operating electric vehicle charging stations will find this particularly relevant, as NEPO aims to establish a long-term partnership that ensures sustainable growth and operational efficiency of the charging infrastructure across the region. Furthermore, businesses that can navigate diverse funding models and offer a cohesive charging experience for customers will be well-suited to compete in this tender, ultimately contributing to the region's economic and environmental objectives. ## Notice The Association of North East Councils T/A NEPO seeks to establish a sole supplier concession contract agreement for the provision of the investment, operation, maintenance and growth of the Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (EVCI) across the North East of England. This is a brand new collaborative procurement requirement which will initially focus on a limited number of geographical areas but the intention over the full contract period is to allow other North East based contracting authorities to participate in the agreement. ### Lot Information Lot 1 NEPO is looking to put in place a concession contract to enable the long-term investment in the regional electric vehicle charging infrastructure (EVCI). This investment is needed to upgrade, operate and maintain the current network and to resource its expansion in order to secure a sustainable long-term future for it. NEPO and its Member Authorities recognise the importance of the regional EVCI in securing economic and community health benefits alongside supporting the growth in the adoption of electric vehicles and the achievement of targets for the decarbonisation of transport. NEPO and its Member Authorities intend to deliver a procurement solution which will deliver the following outcomes. * To establish a relationship with a sole supplier to work with NEPO and its stakeholders to deliver the investment needed to develop, grow and sustain the region's EV charging infrastructure for the long-term. * To have a supply partner capable of delivering within the context of mixed network baseline positions, various funding models and across a diversity of locations and stakeholders from local authorities to other public sector service bodies. * To help reduce and minimise the proliferation of different charging infrastructure and associated payment systems in order to improve electric vehicle customers' experience. * Through the accumulation of the above help NEPO and its Member Authorities to achieve and maximise the economic, health and environmental benefits that can be delivered. * To maximise commercial opportunities in order to support the ongoing maintenance and growth of the EVCI to keep pace with the predicted growth in use of electric vehicles. The initial requirement will be focused on the needs of four (4) local authority areas and a separate public body stakeholder with further detail to be included in the published tender. The full term of the contract period is still to be determined but will be a minimum of 10 years. The purpose of the prior information notice (PIN) is to provide advance notice to the market place for the future opportunity and the intention to hold a market consultation meeting with suppliers to help shape the future agreement. NEPO are not issuing this PIN as a mechanism to reduce future procurement timescales. The intention is to the market consultation event on the afternoon of the 28th September. Further details on this and how to register interest in participation will be issued via the NEPO Portal and any supplier want to be involved should ensure they are signed up to the portal via https://www.nepo.org/suppliers/portal. Attendance at the market consultation is optional and does not provide suppliers with an advantage in any future related procurement. Attendance also does not constitute as an intention to tender for any future related procurement. Please note the above date may be subject to change and is provided for purposes of early notification. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020568-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Aug 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 12 Nov 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED | | Locality | DURHAM | | Post town | Durham | | Postcode | DH1 5UL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham | | Local authority | County Durham | | Electoral ward | Neville's Cross | | Westminster constituency | City of Durham | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 51 - Installation services (except software) ### Codes - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services - 51110000 - Installation services of electrical equipment ## Release History - 23 Aug 2021 at 08:41 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020568-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://apps.charitycommission.gov.uk/Showcharity/RegisterOfCharities/registerhomepage.aspx - http://apps.education-ni.gov.uk/appinstitutes/default.aspx - http://unistats.direct.gov.uk/institutions/ - http://www.communities.gov.uk/newsroom/factsandfigures/housingplanning1/facts/socialhousing/?id=1822644 - http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Dl1/Directories/A-ZOfCentralGovernment/index.htm - http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Dl1/Directories/Localcouncils/index.htm - http://www.fire.org.uk/fire-brigades.html - http://www.fireservice.co.uk/information/ukfrs - http://www.hefce.ac.uk/workprovide/unicoll/fecs/ - http://www.hefce.ac.uk/workprovide/unicoll/heis/ - http://www.nepo.org - http://www.nhs.uk/ServiceDirectories/Pages/AcuteTrustListing.aspx - http://www.oscr.org.uk/ - http://www.police-information.co.uk/index.html - http://www.police.uk/forces.htm - http://www.schoolswebdirectory.co.uk/localauthorities.php - http://www.ukschoolsdirectory.net - https://www.communities-ni.gov.uk/contact - https://www.gov.uk/check-a-university-is-officially-recognised/recognised-bodies - https://www.gov.uk/find-school-in-england - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/maritime-and-coastguard-agency - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/current-registered-providers-of-social-housing - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/open-academies-and-academy-projects-in-development - https://www.nepo.org/associate-membership/permissible-users - https://www.nepo.org/suppliers/portal - https://www.ons.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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