Modelling Park & Ride Sites as Zero Carbon Facilities (PIN)

1. What is the purpose of this market engagement?

Ahead of publishing this opportunity in late October 2023, Essex County Council is looking to assess the interest and capability of the market to provide and deliver the requirement, as set out in the Project Description below, and would like to invite parties meeting the requirements to register their interest in this opportunity and respond to the questions set out in section 4 below. The contract will commence in November 2023 and end in March 2024.

2. Project Description

The facilities would serve as hubs for power generation with solar PV as the base case. In time, the facilities could also provide a range of power-related services including electric vehicle charging, power supply offtake to the local area and power network balancing services.

The changing nature of park and ride facilities will be a key consideration within the project. The project partners recognise that different financing and operating models will need to be considered taking account of different travel and transport needs for the localities as we transition to zero carbon mobility for individuals, businesses, and communities. The project scope will therefore include exploration of the role of park and ride facilities as multi-modal transport refuelling centres.

3. Project Aim

The aim of the project is to help the public sector develop Park and Ride sites and potentially other public car parking assets, as local Hubs to address Net Zero and delivering wider value into the locality.

4. Objectives

This requirement will be sourced via a Request For Quotation (RFQ) issued by the Authority on the 27th of October 2023.

If you would like to take part in this Request for Quotation, Please register your interest via emailing John.Sharman@essex.gov.uk with your organisations name and contact details by the 27th of October 2023 at 12:00 PM.