--- title: "SC22154 - Kent Ultra-Rapid Electric Vehicle Charging Hubs Project" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-033c71" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-033c71" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-033c71.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-033c71.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2022-05-23" --- # SC22154 - Kent Ultra-Rapid Electric Vehicle Charging Hubs Project Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-033c71 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-033c71) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-033c71.json) ## Summary The Kent County Council is initiating the "SC22154 - Kent Ultra-Rapid Electric Vehicle Charging Hubs Project," aimed at enhancing electric vehicle infrastructure across Kent. This project falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on chargers, and is currently in the planning stage. The procurement process commenced on 23 May 2022, with a communication deadline of 12:00pm on 22 June 2022 for suppliers to respond to a Market Engagement Questionnaire. The future notice date for this project is set for 3 October 2022, and interested businesses should note that the council seeks to implement charging hubs on KCC-owned land throughout the UKJ4 region. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in electric vehicle infrastructure, charging equipment, and facility design. Companies that can offer innovative solutions for ultra-rapid charging technology, alongside flexible commercial models such as lease or profit-sharing arrangements, would be particularly well-suited to compete. With an emphasis on high-speed charging capabilities, firms that can provide equipment to support a large volume of vehicle use are encouraged to engage, particularly those experienced in similar projects or with insights into efficient hub design. Partnering with Kent County Council could enable businesses to contribute to the decarbonisation of transport and tap into growing market demand for electric vehicle solutions. ## Notice Kent County Council (the Council) is the largest county council in England, covering an area of 3 500 square kilometres. It has an annual expenditure of over GBP 900 000 000 on goods and services and a population of 1 300 000. The Council provides a wide range of personal and strategic services on behalf of its residents, operating in partnership with 12 district councils and 305 parish and town councils. The Council is responsible for maintaining over 8 700 km of carriageways and 6 300 km of footways across the County. In line with Government plans to decarbonise transport and end the sale of petrol and diesel cars by 2030, Kent County Council is preparing the network for zero emission vehicles and in doing so supporting the ambition to reach net zero by 2050. The Ultra-Rapid Hubs project aims to implement ultra-rapid charging infrastructure in the format of 'hubs' across Kent, providing up-to-date high speed charging technology to facilitate longer journeys and reduce 'range anxiety' among EV users. ### Lot Information Lot 1 KCC are looking to partner with a supplier to deliver these ultra-rapid hubs on KCC-owned land, with several commercial models in consideration ranging from lease arrangements to profit/revenue share. Each location may present an opportunity for different configurations of chargers and facilities; however, the minimum expectation is that 150kwh speed charging bays will be provided to support large numbers of vehicle uses per week. It is desirable that at least 6 ultra-rapid chargers are provided at each location with additional speeds and options made available where suitable. Load balancing, longer duration chargers, welfare facilities and amenities are some of the options that should be considered. Please find attached a Market Engagement Questionnaire designed to gather information relating to this tender, which will be used to inform KCC's strategy for commissioning these services. In the attached document, we have included a number of questions for you to complete. Your responses will help us understand your level of experience with ultra-rapid charging, your ideas for hub design and your cost estimates for this type of scheme. Please complete and return via the Message function on the Kent Business Portal no later than 12:00pm on 22 June 2022. Earlier responses would be welcomed and meetings with suppliers will be setup on an ad-hoc basis. Meetings will be held throughout June and July. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013772-2022 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | 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 May 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 2 Oct 2022 | | 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 | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | MAIDSTONE | | Post town | Rochester | | Postcode | ME14 1XQ | | 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 | TLJ4 Kent | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 31158000 - Chargers - 34920000 - Road equipment ## Release History - 23 May 2022 at 10:57 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013772-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.kent.gov.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=8e1bcd25-71da-ec11-8114-005056b64545 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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