ChargePlace Scotland (CPS)

The CPNO will be expected to provide the following basic requirements:

• i.provision and quality assured operation of a robust and reliable charge point management system, Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP) compatible with all types of charge point currently installed on the ChargePlace Scotland network;
• ii.delivery of a service capable of managing tariff collection for over 250 hosts;
• iii.provision of an active fault management capability including fault reporting and liaison with both host/owners and maintenance contractors;
• iv.provision and operation of a fully staffed 24/7 customer service facility with capabilities of customer contact via various modes including social media;
• v.provision and operation of a publically accessible website, providing an interactive, real time status mapping system of the ChargePlace Scotland network;
• vi.ability to develop and provide interoperability services;
• vii.provision of a reliable and efficient communications strategy to inform users of the status of the network, and to promote the benefits of the network and electro-mobility to the general public.