Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Welsh Government - Commercial Delivery
T’yr Afon, Bedwas Road
Caerphilly
CF83 8WT
UK
E-mail: commercialprocurement.netzero@gov.wales
NUTS: UKL
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://gov.wales/public-sector-procurement
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA27760
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
Reference number: WGCD-FT-120-22
II.1.2) Main CPV code
31158000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
Design, Supply and Installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure for the Welsh Public Sector
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
100 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Electric Vehicle Charge Points
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
31158100
31600000
31610000
31680000
31681500
34300000
34996300
45213312
45223300
45233120
45233270
45233290
45233291
45310000
45314300
50324100
51100000
51214000
71322500
72267100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
Main site or place of performance:
Wales
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1 will cover the procurement of EV charge points through purchase, lease and concession. Customers can select individual services or an end-to-end service via the lot structure. All relevant mature charging types will be covered in this lot i.e., Type 1, 2, CCS 1, 2, AC and DC etc.
This lot will service:
- Cars, vans, mopeds and motorcycles
- Large vehicles e.g., HGVs and PSVs
- Personal Light EVs (PLEVs) e.g., e-scooters
- Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycles (EAPCs)
- Specialist vehicles e.g., Blue Light Vehicles
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 70
Cost criterion: Commercial
/ Weighting: 30
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The framework will be retendered during year 4 of the current framework period
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Emerging Charging Technologies
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
48000000
32510000
45315300
38730000
09331000
72268000
42992000
65400000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
Main site or place of performance:
Wales
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2 will cover the procurement of new, developing or collaborative technologies in the service areas listed below:
- Renewable Energy Systems
- Energy Storage Systems
- Pantograph Charging
- Megawatt Charging
- Wireless Charging
- Mobile Charging
- Bi-directional Charging and Services
This lot will also cover bi-directional charging services from back-office providers and aggregators.
This lot assumes end-to-end service provision for each service area covered.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 70
Cost criterion: Commercial
/ Weighting: 30
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The framework will be retendered during year 4 of current framework period
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Advisory Services
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71530000
71311200
71600000
72224000
71000000
71240000
71242000
63712000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL
Main site or place of performance:
Wales
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 3 will cover the procurement of expertise/services to support EV charging projects and initiatives including:
- Strategic partnering guidance
- Site planning and feasibility
- Energy capacity assessment and demand forecasting/research
- Grant funding support
- Specification guidance
- Power network assistance
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 70
Cost criterion: Commercial
/ Weighting: 30
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
The framework will be retendered during year 4 of current framework period
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
Details are contained within the tender documents
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement with several operators.
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 33
Justification for any framework agreement duration exceeding 4 years: N/A
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2024/S 000-000508
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
30/05/2024
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
CY
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 4 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
30/05/2024
Local time: 13:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published:
2027
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/
NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=140507
(WA Ref:140507)
The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
Telephone: +44 2079477501
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
23/04/2024