636_21 Vehicle Charging Infrastructure 2 (VCI 2)

A national multi-lot, multi supplier framework agreement for ultra-low and zero emission vehicle charging infrastructure, including electric vehicle charging points, consultancy and other related developing technologies.

Lot 1: Purchase of electric vehicle charging solutions – Electric vehicle charge point purchase (turnkey solution including equipment supply, installation, back office equipment from a CPNO, software & maintenance services).
Lot 2: Lease of electric vehicle charging solutions – Electric vehicle charge point leasing (turnkey solution including equipment supply, installation, back office equipment from a CPNO, software & maintenance services)
Lot 3: Back office solutions – Electric vehicle charge point back office services only
Lot 4: Service and maintenance – Service and maintenance of electric vehicle charge points
Lot 5: Consultancy Services (including site survey and feasibility studies) – Consultancy covering strategic guidance relating to the implementation of an electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and feasibility study and site survey services.
Lot 6: Emerging Technologies – Emerging Technologies including battery energy storage, vehicle to grid, car port charging, wireless charging, bi-directional chargers, integrated sockets and mobile chargers.
Sub-lot 6.1 Battery energy storage
Sub-lot 6.2 Vehicle to grid
Sub-lot 6.3 Car port charging (including solar)
Sub-lot 6.4 Wireless charging
Sub-lot 6.5 Bi-directional chargers
Sub-lot 6.6 Integrated sockets
Sub-lot 6.7 Mobile chargers

The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period.

As a Central Purchasing Body as defined in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined at https://www.espo.org/amfile/file/download/file/9608/) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; The Corporate Office of the House of Lords, The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas are available at: https://www.espo.org/legal

To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender
opportunity '636_21' d) Express an interest (e) Access and download the tender from the
website.

Please note: the closing date for submission of tenders is 12:00 noon, 28 June 2021.