Electrical Vehicle Charging Points and Associated Services Y21002

KCS Professional Services, acting for and on behalf of Kent County Council (KCC) wish to create a regional, user friendly, time and cost-effective Framework Agreement for the supply of Electrical Vehicle Charging Points and Associated Services.

This Framework will include two LOTS;

LOT 1- Electrical Vehicle Charging Points & Associated Services

Initially in Kent there will be 156 sites to start with, which require a range of charger speeds. It is expected that the supplier will fund most of the works and provide a revenue share back to the Customer. Government Grants (namely On-street Charging Scheme) could be applied for as part of the project and other external funding may be provided by project partners. The SE7 (South East Seven) are looking for Suppliers to provide an affordable charging network that will be widely used within the respective areas.

Following the Governments pledge to cut carbon emissions by 80% by 2050, the sale of new petrol & diesel cars will be banned by 2035. This Framework Agreement will assist regional public sector organisations in being prepared for the increase in demand for charging points.

LOT 2- Bus Charging Solutions

Initially in Kent there is a requirement for an EV infrastructure that accommodates the power requirements and charging profile of Fastrack services. Infrastructure will need to be future proofed, taking into account service expansion as well as ensuring charge point hardware supports open protocol standards to allow flexibility of access and shared infrastructure opportunities to support increased electric bus future transition and wider community uptake.

The opportunities will need to link and support the wider regeneration plans for the area allowing local communities to benefit from sustainable transport modes, access to charging infrastructure, local energy generation, support Zero Carbon plans and local air quality.

Additional information:

This is a regional Framework in conjunction with KCC and will allow access to all public sector bodies, located within the SE7 (South East Seven) locations, which are:

Brighton & Hove

East Sussex

Hampshire

Kent

Medway

Surrey

West Sussex

LOCAL AUTHORITY COUNCILS:

England:

County, Unitary, District, Borough, and Metropolitan Councils. (Parish and Community Councils are also permissible users). See link:

https://www.registers.service.gov.uk/registers

https://www.local.gov.uk/topics

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Dl1/Directories/Localcouncils/index.htm

EMERGENCY SERVICES:

POLICE:

England

http://www.police.uk/forces.htm

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/civil-nuclear-constabulary

FIRE and RESCUE

UK - England

http://www.fireservice.co.uk/information/ukfrs/

https://www.ukfirestations.co.uk/brigades

MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

UK - England

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/maritime-and-coastguard-agency/about/access-and-opening

NHS/HEALTH BODIES AND AMBULANCE SERVICES:

England

http://www.emas.nhs.uk

East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust

http://www.eastamb.nhs.uk

London Ambulance Service NHS Trust

http://www.nwas.nhs.uk

South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust http://www.southcentralambulance.nhs.uk

South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust

CENTRAL GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS AND THEIR AGENCIES:

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Dl1/Directories/A-ZOfCentralGovernment/index.htm

REGISTERED SOCIAL LANDLORDS:

Government-funded, not-for-profit organisations that provide affordable housing. They include housing associations, trusts and cooperatives.

England

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/current-registered-providers-of-social-housing

EDUCATIONAL ESTABLISHMENTS:

Nursery, primary, middle or high schools, secondary schools, Academies, free schools, special schools, Pupil Referral Units (PRU), further education colleges, universities.

UK - England

http://www.schoolswebdirectory.co.uk/index.php

https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/

https://www.hefcw.ac.uk/

http://www.universitiesuk.ac.uk/aboutus/members/Pages/default.aspx

CHARITIES

England

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/charity-commission

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