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\nThe Council's current expectation is that the appointed concessionaire will be responsible for: \nDetailed design and delivery of the charging network; \nSupply, installation and commissioning of charging infrastructure; \nDistribution network connections; \nOperation, maintenance and management of the charging network; \nCustomer services and payment systems; \nAsset lifecycle management and replacement; \nReporting and performance monitoring requirements. \nThe anticipated charging mix is expected to include: \nPrimarily 7kW standard charging infrastructure; \n22kW fast charging infrastructure where site and network conditions permit; \nA limited number of rapid charging installations of 50kW or greater where commercially and technically viable. \nCharging infrastructure is expected to be located principally on-street and on Council-owned land. \nFurther information regarding the proposed site portfolio and deployment expectations will be made available at procurement stage. \nUse 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