---
title: "SC22192 - Electric Bus Charging Solutions"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-039b1d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-02-06"
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# SC22192 - Electric Bus Charging Solutions

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-039b1d

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## Summary

The Kent County Council has completed a procurement process for the "SC22192 - Electric Bus Charging Solutions" project in the works industry category. The project involves the electrification of Fastrack services through the installation of fast-charging EV infrastructure to support future bus networks. The project requires the deployment of 33 electric buses, with specific requirements for on-street and depot charging infrastructure. The procurement method used was a competitive procedure with negotiation. The contract was awarded to VEV Services Limited on 27th November 2023.

Businesses in the construction and civil engineering sector, specifically those experienced in works related to electric infrastructure, would find opportunities for growth in bidding for similar contracts. As the tender process for the project has concluded, interested firms can reach out to the Kent County Council for feedback and future opportunities. The project's location spans across Kent Thameside and Dover in the United Kingdom, presenting regional growth prospects for local businesses. Given the niche requirements of electric bus charging infrastructure, companies with expertise in electrical engineering and public infrastructure development are well-suited to compete for similar tenders.

## Notice

The electrification of Fastrack services requires the installation of fast-charging (or ultra-fast charging) EV infrastructure to power the future Fastrack networks, fleets totalling 33 electric buses are required (28 buses for Kent Thameside, and 5 for Dover). Electric buses will need to be charged on-street using "opportunity" charging infrastructure and depot charging for balancing. The on-street "opportunity" chargers need to be connected to an electricity source which can supply sufficient electricity to charge electric buses to support the Fastrack bus operations. This requires electric infrastructure to generate, store, convert (if necessary), and supply the electricity to the charger.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The electrification of Fastrack services requires the installation of fast-charging (or ultra-fast charging) EV infrastructure to power the future Fastrack networks, fleets totalling 33 electric buses are required (28 buses for Kent Thameside, and 5 for Dover). Electric buses will need to be charged on-street using "opportunity" charging infrastructure and depot charging for balancing. The on-street "opportunity" chargers need to be connected to an electricity source which can supply sufficient electricity to charge electric buses to support the Fastrack bus operations. This requires electric infrastructure to generate, store, convert (if necessary), and supply the electricity to the charger.

Renewal: Initial contract period is 15 years (180 months) with the option to extend by up to an additional 5 years (60 months).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003921-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,014,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XX |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VEV SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2024 at 15:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003921-2024
- 27 Jan 2023 at 10:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002520-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kent.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=bfd63965-909d-ed11-811e-005056b64545&p=8691483f-2f3d-e711-80e1-005056b64545
- https://www.vev.com/

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