F07256 Electric Vehicle Charging Points Framework

This single source deployment of Electric Vehicle Charging Points Framework Agreement is to provide a compliant procurement vehicle for Hampshire County Council, its partners and other Contracting Authorities. The Framework Agreement Supplier is to provide a turnkey service encompassing three key areas of activity: - Feasibility studies - to assess the viability of locations for electric vehicle charging points - to include obtaining any permissions/licences and planning consents; liaison with District Network Operator(s) (DNO) and local authority Highways; confirm viability for GSM/SMS signal coverage; agree costs and financial options for return on investment supported by a business case, and operational management of charging points. - Installation and deployment - to include installation; equipment delivery to site; electric vehicle chargers; bollards/guards; signage; parking bay marking; electric vehicle charging cables; RFID access cards; back office connection etc. - Charging point service and management - to include service and maintenance (including warranties) of charging points; monitoring and management of charge points; provision of management information for pre-determined meetings. (This may also include the service and management of existing charge points currently owned by Contracting Authorities). Public awareness - via Zap Map and the National Charge Point Registry and other suitable media platforms. The subsequent Orders for the Service and Management activity for charging points (once installed), can be for a period of up to 15 years. This will offer cost beneficial delivery solutions for Contracting Authorities and support the delivery of a charging point network in the region. The Supplier will provide investment funding and/or any Government Grant funding available to support the delivery of the Contracting Authorities charging point requirements, where a blend of public and/or private sector investment maximises the opportunities for deploying more EV charging points. The supplier will be required to provide promotional Public Sector events either in person at venue's or on-line, four time a year with a focus on delivering the frameworks benefits to any eligible framework user.