---
title: "Electrical Vehicle Provision"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-037351"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CARDIFF COUNCIL"
published: "2022-10-06"
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# Electrical Vehicle Provision

Buyer: CARDIFF COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-037351

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## Summary

The Cardiff Council has initiated the planning stage for the procurement process titled "Electrical Vehicle Provision" in the goods category. The purpose is to increase electric bus provision in Cardiff with a funding opportunity of 7.95 million GBP. The consultation aims to set criteria for the bidding stage to achieve zero-emission bus fleet targets by 2035.

This procurement process by Cardiff Council presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the public-service buses industry to contribute towards decarbonizing the bus fleet in Cardiff. Companies that offer electric vehicle solutions or have expertise in sustainable transport are well-suited to compete in this tender. The planned funding and targets set by the Welsh Government and the council provide a clear growth opportunity for businesses aligned with the goals of achieving a zero-emission bus fleet by 2035.

## Notice

This memorandum of information is provided to consult with bus operators on proposals to develop a grant or other funding process for the purpose of increasing electric bus provision in Cardiff. The proposals are at this stage without status and subject to the decision of the Authority. the consultation will also explore the scope of setting criteria for the bidding stage of the process. The criteria may be altered from those set out in this document, depending, amongst other things, on the feedback received. Funding is available to the sum of 7.95 million GBP for Cardiff Council to increase the electric bus provision within (or primarily within) the council area. This is in pursuance of Welsh Government and council policies of moving more quickly towards a zero-emission bus fleet by 2035. In 'Net Zero Wales', the Welsh Government aims to deliver the following targets to decarbonise the bus fleet: "-" The whole Traws Cymru bus fleet to be zero tailpipe emission by 2026; "-" The most polluting 50% of service buses to be replaced by a zero-tailpipe emission bus fleet by 2028; and "-" The remaining 50% of the service bus fleet to be zero emission by 2035.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Funding is available to the sum of 7.95 million GBP for Cardiff Council to increase the electric bus provision within (or primarily within) the council area. This is in pursuance of Welsh Government and council policies of moving more quickly towards a zero-emission bus fleet by 2035. In 'Net Zero Wales', the Welsh Government aims to deliver the following targets to decarbonise the bus fleet: "-" The whole Traws Cymru bus fleet to be zero tailpipe emission by 2026; "-" The most polluting 50% of service buses to be replaced by a zero-tailpipe emission bus fleet by 2028; and "-" The remaining 50% of the service bus fleet to be zero emission by 2035.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028033-2022 |
| 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 | 6 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 9 Jan 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,950,000 |
| 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 | CARDIFF COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF10 4UW |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Butetown |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| Delivery location | TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34121100 - Public-service buses

## Release History

- 6 Oct 2022 at 07:52 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028033-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cardiff.gov.uk
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=125356
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0422

## Provenance

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