Provision of Public Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure

<p>Bury Council is offering a list of locations to form the basis of a concessions contract for a supplier who is willing to install, operate, and maintain Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (EVCI) at these locations. The successful bidder will be able to assess feasibility, install, operate, and maintain a network of EVCI in Bury without any financial support from the Council or external funding the Council has applied for. The type/speed of EVCI may vary on the type of asset or location of the asset put forward by the Council. The Council anticipates that for locations that serve a large population the infrastructure will be Rapid (50kW) or Ultra Rapid (&gt;100Kw) and in more remote areas where the EVCI is only likely to serve local residents, Fast (7kW-22kW) infrastructure is more suitable. In locations that are suitable for grant funding from the government, the Council is willing to work with the supplier to complete the necessary application. Any match funding that is required will be provided by the supplier. The Council would like the option to add extra locations if identified and offer them to the Supplier under the same arrangement over a specified period. The Council has the aim of being Carbon Neutral by 2038 and therefore would not want to increase its carbon consumption by installing EVCI. Therefore, the expectation, where possible, is that the electricity used for the EVCI is from renewable sources and if possible innovative solutions are considered such as solar car ports. The contract is for the period from 20th March 2023 to 19th March 2033 With an option to extend for a further 10 years. The closing time for expressing an interest in the opportunity via The Chest is 5.00 pm on 5.00pm on Tuesday 10th January 2023 The closing time for completed tender submissions, via The Chest, is 12.00 noon on 12.00 noon on Monday 16th January 2023</p>