---
title: "EV Expansion Project"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03d2f1"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL"
published: "2023-06-01"
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# EV Expansion Project

Buyer: SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03d2f1

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## Summary

The Scottish Borders Council has initiated a tender process for the EV Expansion Project, which falls under the services category in the electricity distribution industry. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with responses to the Prior Information Notice (PIN) accepted until 7th July 2023. Formal procurement documents are scheduled to be prepared from October 2023, leading to a full procurement exercise starting in April 2024.

This tender for the EV Expansion Project presents business growth opportunities for companies involved in electricity distribution, operation of electrical installations, and charging services. Businesses with expertise in developing EV charging infrastructure and commercial models would be well-suited to compete for this concession-type contract. The initiative aims to expand public Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure networks across Scotland, encouraging private sector investment and transitioning away from government subsidy, in line with both local and national priorities.

## Notice

Introduction Scottish Borders Council (SBC) has recently developed and submitted a business case as part of an application to secure funding from Transport Scotland's Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Fund (EVIF). The purpose of the EVIF is to enable local authorities to expand public Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (EVCI) networks across Scotland. SBC's vision for EVCI is a comprehensive, resilient, accessible, customer focussed network that works for everyone. The aspiration is a network that will be designed to ensure efficiencies and maximise the level of private sector investment to enable expanded public charging network opportunities, in line with both local priorities, as well as the Scottish Government's draft vision for public EV charging. As part of these plans, SBC intends to develop new commercial models to encourage a transition away from a public EVCI network supported by government subsidy and unlock private sector investment. Information gathered as part of this PIN will help design and shape the forthcoming tendering process to commence procurement of a concession-type contract in Spring of 2024 following confirmation of grant funding from Transport Scotland.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Background to the Requirement As part of the development of its business case, SBC has: Reviewed existing EV demand, current infrastructure and network capacity. Undertaken comprehensive stakeholder engagement to gauge regional demand. Calculated charging growth estimates up to 2030. Identified possible locations of new charge points. Undertaken a 'rural proofing' check of potential charge points' locations to ensure equitable coverage. Considered commercial and delivery models appropriate for the procurement and operation of EVCI. Suppliers may also find the following information of use: The potential locations identified for new charge points are on SBC land holdings and as such will be less likely to experience issues with land ownership/planning permission. SBC also functions as the gatekeeper to the new SPEN 'Optimisers' to help plan and deliver new infrastructure; ensuring the rollout of EV charging infrastructure aligns with wider network upgrades and Local Area Energy Plans.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015560-2023 |
| 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 | 1 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Mar 2024 |
| 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 | SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS |
| Post town | Galashiels |
| Postcode | TD6 0SA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM91 Scottish Borders |
| Local authority | Scottish Borders |
| Electoral ward | Selkirkshire |
| Westminster constituency | Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk |
| Delivery location | TLM91 Scottish Borders |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 65 - Public utilities

### Codes

- 31158000 - Chargers
- 65300000 - Electricity distribution and related services
- 65320000 - Operation of electrical installations

## Release History

- 1 Jun 2023 at 12:52 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015560-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.scotborders.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000733863
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=733863
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00394

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