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title: "ChargePlace Scotland Charge Point Network Operator Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000610900"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "TRANSPORT SCOTLAND"
published: "2020-01-16"
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# ChargePlace Scotland Charge Point Network Operator Services

Buyer: TRANSPORT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000610900

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## Summary

Transport Scotland is planning a procurement process titled "ChargePlace Scotland Charge Point Network Operator Services," aimed at appointing a single supplier to manage the public electric vehicle charging network across Scotland. The contract is valued at £2.5 million and is classified under the services industry category. A Supplier Information Event is scheduled for 10 am on 12 February 2020, at Buchanan House, Glasgow, where interested parties will have the opportunity to learn about the scope of services required. Potential applicants must confirm their attendance by 5 pm on 7 February 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in electric vehicle infrastructure, charge point management systems, and customer service solutions. Companies with expertise in software development, maintenance services, and customer support could be particularly well-suited to compete, given the comprehensive nature of the services expected. The selected Charge Point Network Operator will play a vital role in the ongoing expansion and maintenance of Scotland's electric vehicle charging network, which is crucial to the nation's initiative to phase out petrol and diesel vehicles by 2032.

## Notice

Scottish Ministers have invested in the region of 30M GBP since 2011 to establish a comprehensive electric vehicle charging network across Scotland which now consists of over 1000 publically available charge points across the mainland and islands. This investment supports the ambition to phase out the need for new petrol and diesel cars and vans by 2032. Transport Scotland, on behalf of Scottish Ministers, will shortly undertake a public procurement process to appoint a new Charge Point Network Operator (CPNO) ("single supplier") for the management of the publically available electric vehicle charging network, known as ChargePlace Scotland. Transport Scotland will host a Supplier Information Event, to be held at Buchanan House, 58 Port Dundas Road, Glasgow G4 0HF at 10am on Wednesday 12 February 2020. The intention of the Supplier Information Event is to enable potential operators to better understand the scope of services required by Transport Scotland, and to enable Transport Scotland to better understand the current market and future development of charge point management systems and network operations, such that a productive procurement competition can be achieved. Interested parties are requested to contact Transport Scotland to confirm their attendance prior to the event. Transport Scotland may, at its sole discretion, enter into further discussions with respondents and attendees.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Transport Scotland has identified the requirement to procure a CPNO for the management of the publically available electric vehicle charging network, known as ChargePlace Scotland. It has been concluded that these services would be best met through the procurement of a single-supplier framework agreement, which offers both the required flexibility and prompt response mechanism to meet demand. It is intended the framework agreement shall be for a period of 2 years with two additional 1-year extension options (potential total of 4 years), during which the Scottish Ministers shall be entitled to call-off services from the framework agreement. The CPNO will be expected to provide the following basic requirements: - provision and quality assured operation of a robust and reliable charge point management system, Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP) compatible with all types of charge point currently installed on the ChargePlace Scotland network; - Delivering a service capable of managing tariff collection for over 250 hosts; - provision of an active fault management capability including fault reporting and liaison with both Hosts and maintenance contractors; - provision and operation of a fully staffed 24/7 customer service facility with capabilities of customer contact via various modes including social media; - provision and operation of a publically accessible mobile website, providing an interactive, real time status mapping system of the ChargePlace Scotland network; - ability to develop and provide interoperability services; - provision of a reliable and efficient communications strategy to inform users of the status of the network, and to promote the benefits of the network and electro-mobility to the general public. The supplier will be procured through the open procedure, a competitive tender procedure under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN377678 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information 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 | 16 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 24 Feb 2020 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,500,000 |
| 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 | TRANSPORT SCOTLAND |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G4 0HF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 09310000 - Electricity
- 30162000 - Smart cards
- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 31158000 - Chargers
- 31610000 - Electrical equipment for engines and vehicles
- 34144900 - Electric vehicles
- 45310000 - Electrical installation work
- 50230000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to roads and other equipment
- 50532000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical machinery, apparatus and associated equipment
- 51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment
- 63712000 - Support services for road transport
- 63712600 - Vehicle refuelling services
- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72253000 - Helpdesk and support services
- 79342300 - Customer services

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2020 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN377678

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN377678&idx=1
  13th February 2020 - Please find attached the slide deck from the supplier information event.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN377678
  ChargePlace Scotland Charge Point Network Operator Services - Scottish Ministers have invested in the region of 30M GBP since 2011 to establish a comprehensive electric vehicle charging network across Scotland which now consists of over 1000 publically available charge points across the mainland and islands. This investment supports the ambition to phase out the need for new petrol and diesel cars and vans by 2032. Transport Scotland, on behalf of Scottish Ministers, will shortly undertake a public procurement process to appoint a new Charge Point Network Operator (CPNO) ("single supplier") for the management of the publically available electric vehicle charging network, known as ChargePlace Scotland. Transport Scotland will host a Supplier Information Event, to be held at Buchanan House, 58 Port Dundas Road, Glasgow G4 0HF at 10am on Wednesday 12 February 2020. The intention of the Supplier Information Event is to enable potential operators to better understand the scope of services required by Transport Scotland, and to enable Transport Scotland to better understand the current market and future development of charge point management systems and network operations, such that a productive procurement competition can be achieved. Interested parties are requested to contact Transport Scotland to confirm their attendance prior to the event. Transport Scotland may, at its sole discretion, enter into further discussions with respondents and attendees.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.transport.gov.scot
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000610900
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=610900

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