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Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Solutions (VCIS)

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Deadline
1065 days left
February 23, 2029
Contract Details
Category
Restricted Procedure
Reference
007820-2026
Value
£450,000,000
Location
United Kingdom
Published
March 19, 2026
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

January 29, 2026

Deadline for Questions

February 16, 2029

Submission Deadline

February 23, 2029

Contract Start Date

April 07, 2020

Budget
£450,000,000
Duration
107 months
Location
United Kingdom
Type
Restricted Procedure
64
Quality Score/100
Good

Original Tender Description

CCS has a dynamic purchasing system for Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Solutions. This provides central government and wider public sector departments the opportunity to procure an extensive range of vehicle charging products and services.

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Requirements & Qualifications

10 requirements across 5 categories

Submission (3)
Mandatory (1)
Compliance (3)
Technical (2)
Financial (1)
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS3
--Submit an application to join the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS).
--Ensure application is submitted by the deadline: 2029-02-23T23:59:00+00:00.
--Adhere to the application process for the RM6213 Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Solutions DPS.
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--Not detailed in the provided summaries.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS3
--Be a supplier capable of providing Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Solutions (VCIS) products and services.
--Apply to join the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS).
--Meet the selection criteria for admission to the DPS.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS2
--Meet the detailed technical criteria established by Crown Commercial Service for Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Solutions.
--Demonstrate capability to provide an extensive range of vehicle charging products and services.
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS1
--Not detailed in the provided summaries.

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Documents

6 documents available with AI summaries

economic1HTM
economic1.html

This document is a contract award notice detailing the procurement of replacement ECT Machines by Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, including supplier, value, and contract dates.

technical1HTM
technical1.html

This document details the technical criteria used by Crown Commercial Service to select suppliers for its Dynamic Purchasing System for Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Solutions.

OCDS RecordDOC
007820-2026_ocds_record.json

This OCDS record provides information on the extension of an existing Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Solutions for up to 24 months, citing continued demand and the need for further analysis before developing a replacement agreement, while clarifying that the stated value is an estimate and the authority reserves rights to make changes.

OCDS Release PackageDOC
007820-2026_ocds_release.json

This OCDS release package announces the further extension of the RM6213 Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Solutions Dynamic Purchasing System until February 24, 2029, citing continued demand and market dynamics, with an unchanged estimated value and reserved rights for the authority.

Official PDF VersionPDF
007820-2026_official.pdf

This document is an official contract notice for a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) by Crown Commercial Service (CCS) for Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Solutions (VCIS), providing central government and wider public sector departments access to related products and services.

Tender NoticeHTM
007820-2026.html

This contract notice announces a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) by Crown Commercial Service (CCS) for Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Solutions (VCIS), inviting suppliers to apply to join the DPS to provide products and services to the public sector.

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64
Good

Tender Quality Score

This tender describes an extension of an existing Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Solutions. While basic information is present and the DPS mechanism is legally sound, there are notable gaps in the clarity and completeness of requirements, particularly regarding mandatory exclusion grounds, financial requirements, and explicit evaluation criteria in the provided summary.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The procedure type (Dynamic Purchasing System) is clearly defined, and the CPV code is appropriate. No disputes or suspensions are flagged. However, the AI summary indicates that mandatory exclusion grounds are 'Not detailed', and the procedure code is missing, which are minor compliance oversights. The past contract start date is consistent with a DPS extension.

Mandatory exclusion grounds not detailed in AI summary
Procedure code missing
Clarity60/100

The overall purpose of the DPS is clear, but critical details such as mandatory exclusion grounds, financial requirements, and especially evaluation criteria are explicitly stated as 'Not detailed' or 'Missing' in the AI summary. While technical criteria are mentioned in a document, their absence from the summary significantly impacts the overall clarity for potential suppliers.

No evaluation criteria specified in AI summary
Mandatory exclusion grounds not detailed in AI summary
Completeness65/100

Basic information like title, reference, organization, value, and duration is complete. However, the AI summary explicitly states that mandatory exclusion grounds, financial requirements, and evaluation criteria are 'Not detailed' or 'Missing', representing significant gaps in the completeness of essential tender information.

Mandatory exclusion grounds not detailed in AI summary
Financial requirements not detailed in AI summary
Fairness70/100

The estimated value is disclosed, and the requirements appear generic, not tailored to a specific company. Document access is provided. However, the explicit lack of 'evaluation criteria specified' in the AI summary is a major concern for transparency and objective assessment. There is also a contradiction regarding e-submission capabilities.

No evaluation criteria specified in AI summary
Contradiction regarding e-submission (E-Procurement characteristic vs. 'No e-submission' flag)
Practicality65/100

The contract start date and duration are clearly specified, and the estimated value is known. The primary practical concern is the contradiction regarding e-submission: 'E-Procurement' is listed as a characteristic, but 'No e-submission' is flagged by automated checks. If e-submission is not supported, it significantly hinders practicality.

Contradiction regarding e-submission (E-Procurement characteristic vs. 'No e-submission' flag)
Data Consistency60/100

The dates are logical and consistent within the context of an extended Dynamic Purchasing System. No disputes or suspensions are flagged. However, some key fields like 'Liable Person' and procedure codes are empty. Furthermore, the inclusion of an 'economic1' document detailing a contract for 'ECT Machines' (not VCIS) represents a significant data inconsistency.

'Liable Person' field is empty
Type and Procedure codes are empty
Sustainability20/100

The automated checks explicitly flag 'Not green procurement', 'No social criteria', and 'No innovation focus'. This indicates a complete absence of sustainability considerations within the tender, which is a significant drawback in modern public procurement.

No green procurement criteria
No social criteria

Strengths

Clear definition of the procurement type as a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS)
Comprehensive basic information (title, reference, organization, value, duration)
Estimated value is disclosed and not classified
Multiple documents are available for reference
CPV code is appropriately assigned

Concerns

Lack of detailed mandatory exclusion grounds and financial requirements in the AI summary
Absence of explicit evaluation criteria in the AI summary, impacting transparency and fairness
Contradiction regarding e-submission capabilities
Irrelevant document ('economic1' for ECT Machines) included in the tender documents
Complete lack of green, social, or innovation sustainability criteria

Recommendations

1. Ensure all mandatory exclusion grounds, financial requirements, and detailed evaluation/selection criteria for the DPS are clearly articulated and easily accessible within the tender documentation.
2. Clarify the e-submission capabilities to resolve the contradiction between the stated characteristic and the automated check result.
3. Review and remove any irrelevant documents from the tender package to maintain data consistency and avoid confusion.

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