--- title: "West of England Combined Authority EV Charging infrastructure -Market Engagement" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c8ea" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04c8ea" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c8ea.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c8ea.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2024-12-19" --- # West of England Combined Authority EV Charging infrastructure -Market Engagement Buyer: THE WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c8ea [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04c8ea) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c8ea.json) ## Summary The West of England Combined Authority (WECA) is preparing for an upcoming tender titled "West of England Combined Authority EV Charging Infrastructure - Market Engagement". This procurement focuses on installation services of electrical equipment under the services category. WECA is in the planning stage, currently conducting market engagement in preparation for the formal tender expected to be published in early 2025. The project, funded partially by a £4.2 million capital grant from the Department of Transport, aims to install approximately 750 electric vehicle (EV) charge points across Bath and North-East Somerset, South Gloucestershire, and North Somerset. Key dates include a market testing survey closing on 10th January 2025 at 17:00 GMT, with procurement activities set to begin in the second quarter of 2025. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in electrical installation, EV infrastructure, and related services. Businesses capable of delivering and maintaining a reliable network of EV charging solutions, adhering to accessibility and conservation standards, will find this tender well-suited for their expertise. The 15-year concession contract, estimated to value between £20-30 million, offers a stable, long-term revenue stream. Suppliers with innovative solutions for EV charge point installation, maintenance, and user satisfaction are particularly encouraged to participate in the pre-tender activities, which aim to ensure a robust procurement process aligned with national Net Zero ambitions. ## Notice The West of England Combined Authority (MCA), as part of its Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Project is conducting some market testing ahead of an exciting tender planned for publication in early 2025. The West of England LEVI project aims to install around 750 charge points across the Unitary Authority areas of Bath and North-East Somerset, South Gloucestershire, and North Somerset. The Project aims to support regional strategic decarbonisation goals, enhance access to EV charging infrastructure, and promote the uptake of electric vehicles in line with national Net Zero ambitions.. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The West of England Combined Authority (MCA), as part of its LEVI Project is conducting some market engagement ahead of an exciting tender planned to be issued in early 2025. The MCA has been granted PS4,200,000.00 (Four million, two hundred thousand pounds) of capital from the Department of Transport to deliver the West of England LEVI project (the Project). The Project aims to install around 750 charge points across the Unitary Authority areas of Bath and North-East Somerset, South Gloucestershire, and North Somerset. The Project aims to support regional strategic decarbonisation goals, enhance access to EV charging infrastructure, and promote the uptake of electric vehicles in line with national Net Zero ambitions. The key aspects of the Project may include but not be limited to: * Installation of predominantly 7kWh charge points in on street locations, with some 22kWh and 50kWh charge points at key locations (e.g., car parks, park-and-ride facilities, and leisure centres). * Long-term operation and maintenance services, ensuring network reliability and user satisfaction. * Adherence to accessibility standards to ensure inclusivity for all users. * Adherence to conservation standards to ensure compliance with local requirements. The MCA intends to award a concession contract (the Contract) to the successful Tenderer with an estimated duration of 15 years using the competitive flexible procedure under the Procurement Act 2023. Estimated Value: A range of between PS20 - PS30m for the duration of the contract. This PIN relates to the supply and installation of charge points, commercial approaches to a concession contract as well as back-office provisions of EV charging solutions. This PIN is for market leaders engaged in the supply of the relevant specification, installation, commissioning, testing and ongoing operation, maintenance and inspection of charging solutions. For more information on the Government's overall LEVI programme please see: Apply for Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) funding - GOV.UK The link below is to a survey to gain market intelligence to confirm that the MCA's potential tender makes the most of new solutions and business models. All responses will be treated as commercially confidential. We hope you will participate in this process to help the MCA undertake a robust and successful procurement exercise which delivers a viable, robust and long term solution for EV charging in our region. We hope you will participate in this process to help the MCA undertake a robust and successful procurement exercise which delivers a viable, robust and long term solution for EV charging in our region. EV Market Testing Survey: https://forms.office.com/Pages/DesignPageV2.aspx?subpage=design&id=yMHJPgLkaEmP9KEN614Ek8wLhv_moBRKrj-B-wO_uOdUMDI0TktMVDFDSUlHOFlIVlJaWko0MU9YMS4u The closing date to respond to this survey is 10th January 2025 at 1700 GMT This PIN does not constitute a call for competition to procure any services, supplies or works for the MCA nor its constituent Unitary Authorities. The ATAMIS portal will be used to carry out any subsequent procurement process. For further information and to enable you in due course to respond to our tender, please register free on https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome A formal procurement process is expected to commence in the 2nd quarter of 2025. Prior to the procurement launch, the MCA invites suppliers to participate in the survey and if applicable, an informal chat with the MCA. Additional information: EV Market Testing Survey: https://forms.office.com/Pages/DesignPageV2.aspx?subpage=design&id=yMHJPgLkaEmP9KEN614Ek8wLhv_moBRKrj-B-wO_uOdUMDI0TktMVDFDSUlHOFlIVlJaWko0MU9YMS4u The closing date to respond to this survey is 10th January 2025 at 1700 GMT ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040892-2024 | | 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, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 27 Apr 2025 | | 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 | THE WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS1 6AL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of | | Local authority | Bristol, City of | | Electoral ward | Central | | Westminster constituency | Bristol Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 45 - Construction work - 51 - Installation services (except software) ### Codes - 09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 31158000 - Chargers - 31158100 - Battery chargers - 31610000 - Electrical equipment for engines and vehicles - 31681500 - Rechargers - 34144900 - Electric vehicles - 45223300 - Parking lot construction work - 45315600 - Low-voltage installation work - 51110000 - Installation services of electrical equipment ## Release History - 19 Dec 2024 at 09:21 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040892-2024 - 17 Dec 2024 at 16:42 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040673-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome - https://forms.office.com/Pages/DesignPageV2.aspx?subpage=design&id=yMHJPgLkaEmP9KEN614Ek8wLhv_moBRKrj-B-wO_uOdUMDI0TktMVDFDSUlHOFlIVlJaWko0MU9YMS4u - https://forms.office.com/Pages/DesignPageV2.aspx?subpage=design&id=yMHJPgLkaEmP9KEN614Ek8wLhv_moBRKrj-B-wO_uOdUMDI0TktMVDFDSUlHOFlIVlJaWko0MU9YMS4uThe - https://forms.office.com/e/9LYhQzjCDMThe - https://www.westofengland-ca.gov.uk/about-us/contact-us/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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