Ref: 09/08 – EV Charging Infrastructure & Solar Carports

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  • Solar energy

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3 years ago

Description

Description of the procurement:
Supply of EV charging infrastructure, solar carports and other ancillary supplies and services.
The successful contractor shall supply (and install) electric vehicle charging infrastructure and solar carports to the Authority and other contracting authorities ('contracting authorities' as defined by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015).
The successful contractor shall also provide a commercial or funded solution, where relevant, to minimise initial capital outlay for the Authority (or other contracting authorities). A variety of funding options will be considered, including lease solutions and power purchase agreements.
The successful contractor shall also deliver other ancillary supplies and services to the Authority (or other contracting authorities) including:
-      operations and maintenance services;
-      design and structural engineering services;
-      site and ground investigations;
-      feasibility studies;
-      planning and DNO applications.

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