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title: "ChargePlace Scotland (CPS)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000744106"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRANSPORT SCOTLAND"
published: "2023-09-19"
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# ChargePlace Scotland (CPS)

Buyer: TRANSPORT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000744106

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## Summary

The public procurement contracting process was initiated by Transport Scotland, a central purchasing body in the UK. The procurement title is "ChargePlace Scotland (CPS)" within the industry category of services. The procurement involved the provision and operation of a charge point management system in Scotland. The procurement stage was at the award phase, with a contract worth £1,250,000 signed on August 22, 2023.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses, especially those with expertise in managing charge point networks and providing customer service in the electro-mobility industry. Businesses offering robust and reliable charge point management systems, fault management capabilities, and customer service facilities would be well-suited to compete. The procurement method used was an open procedure, creating a competitive environment for interested suppliers.

## Notice

The CPNO will be expected to provide the following basic requirements: i. 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; ii. delivery of a service capable of managing tariff collection for over 250 hosts; iii. provision of an active fault management capability including fault reporting and liaison with both host/owners and maintenance contractors; iv. provision and operation of a fully staffed 24/7 customer service facility with capabilities of customer contact via various modes including social media; v. provision and operation of a publically accessible website, providing an interactive, real time status mapping system of the ChargePlace Scotland network; vi. ability to develop and provide interoperability services; vii. 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The CPNO will be expected to provide the following basic requirements: i. 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; ii. delivery of a service capable of managing tariff collection for over 250 hosts; iii. provision of an active fault management capability including fault reporting and liaison with both host/owners and maintenance contractors; iv. provision and operation of a fully staffed 24/7 customer service facility with capabilities of customer contact via various modes including social media; v. provision and operation of a publically accessible website, providing an interactive, real time status mapping system of the ChargePlace Scotland network; vi. ability to develop and provide interoperability services; vii. 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP488580 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Aug 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 | £1,250,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSPORT SCOTLAND |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G1 2AD |
| 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 East |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SWARCO |

## 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
- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72253000 - Helpdesk and support services
- 79342300 - Customer services

## Release History

- 19 Sep 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP488580

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP488580
  ChargePlace Scotland (CPS) - The CPNO will be expected to provide the following basic requirements: i. 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; ii. delivery of a service capable of managing tariff collection for over 250 hosts; iii. provision of an active fault management capability including fault reporting and liaison with both host/owners and maintenance contractors; iv. provision and operation of a fully staffed 24/7 customer service facility with capabilities of customer contact via various modes including social media; v. provision and operation of a publically accessible website, providing an interactive, real time status mapping system of the ChargePlace Scotland network; vi. ability to develop and provide interoperability services; vii. 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.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.transport.gov.scot
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000744106

## Provenance

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