Planning

Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Solutions

  • East Riding of Yorkshire Council
  • Hull City Council

F01: Prior information notice (prior information only)

Notice identifier: 2023/S 000-032288

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0410e7

Published 1 November 2023, 12:20pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

East Riding of Yorkshire Council

County Hall, Cross Street,

Beverley

HU17 9BA

Contact

Mark Hagues

Email

mark.hagues@eastriding.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 1482395346

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UKE12 - East Riding of Yorkshire

National registration number

647 4711 23

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.eastriding.gov.uk

Buyer's address

https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/103298

one.1) Name and addresses

Hull City Council

The Guildhall, Alfred Gelder Street

Hull

HU1 2AA

Contact

Mark Hagues

Email

mark.hagues@eastriding.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 1482395346

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UKE11 - Kingston upon Hull, City of

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.hull.gov.uk/

one.2) Information about joint procurement

The contract involves joint procurement

one.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=74617&B=UK

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority

one.5) Main activity

General public services


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Solutions

Reference number

2402-24

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 31158000 - Chargers

two.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

two.1.4) Short description

East Riding of Yorkshire Council (ERYC) and Hull City Council (HCC) have recently secured LEVI (Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Fund) tranche 2 funding. While the funding is in tranche 2 ERYC and HCC want to be as prepared as possible for when the funding becomes available.

ERYC and HCC's vision is for a reliable, accessible, convenient, and resilient customer focused network that works for everyone. Simplicity is a must for any potential electric vehicle charging solution.

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 national and local priorities. We intend to develop new commercial models to encourage a transition away from public sector charge-points and unlock private sector investment.

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.2) Description

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 65320000 - Operation of electrical installations

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKE12 - East Riding of Yorkshire
  • UKE11 - Kingston upon Hull, City of

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The UK Government’s LEVI fund supports local authorities in England to work with the charge-point industry, to improve the roll out and commercialisation of local charging infrastructure." - EST website.

ERYC and HCC are conscious of the rapid changing nature of electric vehicle charging and are looking for solutions that can be easily updated as technologies change.

Information gathered as part of this PIN will help design and shape the forthcoming tendering process to commence late 2024.

We intend to conduct some detailed Pre Market Engagement early 2024 and are seeking Expressions of Interest from interested parties.

ERYC and HCC have a need to get infrastructure ready and increase the number of electric vehicle charging points in their regions.

As part of this process both authorities have reviewed existing electric vehicle demand and provision in their areas.

This PIN forms the first stage of identifying how ERYC and HCC should proceed with a forward plan of providing electric vehicle charge-points. .

We are seeking expressions of interest from suppliers who want to work with ERYC and HCC in developing a robust and future proof way of enhancing the electric vehicle provision across the region. We are conscious that it is a very fast moving area and there may be new technologies and solutions that may be suitable for our area. At this stage all options will be considered.

Potential locations identified for new charge points are on ERYC or HCC land holdings and will be less likely to experience issues with land ownership/planning permission.

Information gathered through this PIN will assist in forming the subsequent soft market test and eventual procurement exercise.

In terms of timelines, below is an initial draft and subject to change depending on central government announcements:

PIN: October 2023 - February 2024

Pre Market Engagement: March 2024 - May 2024

Procurement Exercise: June 2024 - December 2024

Contract Start Date: Early 2025

two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice

1 June 2024


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes