--- title: "ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03cf8b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03cf8b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03cf8b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03cf8b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED T/A NORTH EAST PROCUREMENT ORGANISATION (NEPO)" published: "2023-11-28" --- # ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE Buyer: THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED T/A NORTH EAST PROCUREMENT ORGANISATION (NEPO) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03cf8b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03cf8b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03cf8b.json) ## Summary The Association of North East Councils Limited, trading as the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO), is conducting a procurement process for the installation and operation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure. This procurement, titled "ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE," is aimed at establishing a multi-supplier framework agreement for public sector bodies in the UK. NEPO is looking to invest in upgrading and expanding the regional electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase, with a deadline for submission that concluded on 15th November 2023. This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for businesses involved in electric vehicle infrastructure and related services. Companies specialising in electricity, construction, and civil engineering work would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The procurement method is selective, following a competitive procedure with negotiation. The framework agreement offers potentials for business expansion and collaboration with public sector bodies, central government departments, and other contracting authorities across the UK. ## Notice The Association of North East Council Trading as the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) is seeking to establish a multi-supplier framework agreement for the installation and operation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure on behalf of a public sector body under a call-off contractual arrangement. This framework and future call-offs are relevant for the installation of electric vehicle infrastructure and units. This can be provided by the public sector body themselves, a national Government department (such as LEVI/OZEV/Levelling Up), or via a third party intermediatory such as the North East Combined Authority. NEPO is looking to award a procurement solution to assist the longer-term investment in the regional electric vehicle charging infrastructure (EVCI). This investment is needed to upgrade, operate, and maintain the current network and resource expansion to establish a sustainable long-term future. The intention is to establish a multi-supplier Framework Agreement for use by NEPO Member Authorities and Associate Members. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Council have opted to procure the NEPO232 EV charging Infrastructure Framework Contract under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR15) competitive negotiated procedure. This procedure has been adopted due to the operational and commercial complexities of procuring such a Framework Contract. However, in accordance with the procedure, NEPO reserves the right to accept the initial Tender without further negotiation. Tenderers should note that any negotiation permitted is in the absolute discretion of NEPO. The Council retains absolute discretion in deciding whether any changes will be implemented, and Tenderers should therefore be prepared to sign up to the tender as drafted. Any resulting Framework Contract will consist of: The Contract Particulars (to be filled in with the relevant details following Framework Contract award); The Framework Agreement for EV Charging Infrastructure; and The Invitation to Tender; and The successful Tender documentation The Framework Contract will be subject to English law and the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts. Any Framework Contract award will be conditional on the Framework Contract being approved in accordance with the Council's internal procedures and the Council being generally able to proceed and will allow the standstill period of a minimum of 10 calendar days to elapse before sending confirmation of Framework Contract Award to the successful supplier. Options: Option to extend for 2 x 12 months Renewal: It is anticipated that this framework agreement will be renewed prior to it's conclusion. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035106-2023 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Nov 2023 | | Submission deadline | 26 Jun 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 15 Nov 2023 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £500,000,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED T/A NORTH EAST PROCUREMENT ORGANISATION (NEPO) | | Additional buyers | 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 | TLC43 Tyneside | | Local authority | Gateshead | | Electoral ward | Bridges | | Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 8 | | Supplier names | AMP; APCOA PARKING (UK; CONNECTED KERB; EQUANS EV SOLUTIONS; LIBERTY CHARGE; SWARCO SMART CHARGING; UBITRICITY DISTRIBUTED ENERGY SYSTEMS; ZEST ECO | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 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