Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Network for Slough Borough Council.

Slough Borough Council (SBC) is inviting tenders from suitably qualified operators for the provision of a network of EV Charging infrastructure. The Council is seeking to enter into long-term (15+1) concessionary-based contracts with ChargePoint Operators (CPOs) to design, install, manage, maintain, and where appropriate replace or dispose of, EV charging infrastructure across the town. The lots for this procurement are split based on the power of chargepoint, as per the Specifications: o Lot 1 is for a minimum of 1600 Standard AC (<8kW) Charge points sockets o Lot 2 is for Fast AC and Rapid/ Ultra-Rapid DC (>8kW) Charge points If you are interested in this opportunity, please download read the guidance document and supporting appendices. Completed proposals need to be submitted via Intend by 2nd May 2025 at 13:00 (1 pm) Additional information: The Council`s full requirements and details of how to tender for this opportunity are available by clicking the Express Interest button. The deadline for tender submission is (13:00) on 2nd May 2025. How to obtain the Tender Documents Interested parties should register their interest in the project via the In-Tend website in-tendhost.co.uk The Tender documents can be accessed when logged into In-Tend by selecting 'View Details' on the relevant tender advert and clicking the 'Express Interest' tab. Once in the tender there are five tabs, namely 'Tender', 'ITT - documents', 'Correspondence', 'Clarifications' and 'History'. Select the 2nd tab (ITT - documents) where you will find useful information under 'Tender Details'. Continue to scroll down to the heading 'Tender Documents Received' where you will be able to view / download the documents. Please download all the documents and read very carefully. Opting In and Opting Out Please note you are required to 'Opt In' before you can access the 'My tender Return' to start populating your response. The 'Opt Out' functionality will also be available throughout the duration of the tender process. Opting out will give you the option of declaring you no longer want to receive any further communication in relation to this tender along with the opportunity of providing comments and feedback for this decision. You can choose to 'Opt In' at any time during the tender process if you initially decided to 'Opt Out'. Further Guidance In addition, guidance on how to participate in a tender, download and upload documents / returns and if required, register your company (free of charge) can be found on the In-tend site under the 'Help' or 'Information for Suppliers' buttons. Receiving Notification Emails To ensure you receive email alerts and notifications from our system, please add the email domain `@in-tendorganiser.co.uk` to your Safe Senders list. Funding Description Provision of the network will be supported by the Council's LEVI Capital Fund grant of £2.233m, which aims to accelerate delivery of charging infrastructure for residents without off-street parking. The Council will be committing a fixed amount of the LEVI capital grant funding into Lot 1. Providers must ensure their solution meets the overall LEVI Scheme's and Council's strategic objectives, represents value for money by maximising use of the LEVI subsidy and gives Customers the best charging offer, on an equitable basis across the town. A small amount of LEVI grant funding, the Council's Ultra Low Emission Vehicle Taxi Scheme grant, and electric vehicle charging Section 106 Developer Contributions will be available to support Lot 2. The successful Providers will be entitled to income generated throughout the contract due to a revenue share agreement. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No