Description:

L&Q is seeking long-term Operators to manage the funding, installation, and maintenance of EV charging infrastructure across various locations, with a focus on asset renewal, operational support, and compliance.

L&Q are seeking to contract with 1 (or potentially 2) long-term Operators capable of funding asset renewal and expansion while ensuring high availability, safety and affordability
Exact details of the sites will be provided at the tender stage via the Asset Register
Predominantly AC (7-22 kW) with potential limited DC rapid units
Locations include:
• Social Housing Estates
• Car Parks accessible to residents and the general public
• Mix of existing Chargers, some of which are obsolete or end-of-life
Capital Works - Fully Funded
The Operator shall, at its own cost:
• Survey, design, fund, install, and commission new EV chargers
• Replace obsolete, unsupported, or non-compliant chargers
• Manage DNO applications, planning, highways approvals, and landlord consents
• Deliver all civil, electrical, signage, bay marking, and reinstatement works
Operations & Maintenance
• 24/7 monitoring and fault response
• Preventive and corrective maintenance
• Firmware, software, and cybersecurity management
• Helpdesk and customer support
Asset Lifecycle Management
• Condition assessment within first 60 days
• Funded replacement and renewal programme
• Compliance with WEEE and environmental obligations


CHANGES:
Description: The Teams Session will be on Tuesday 10th March at 10:00am to 10:30am

3. Scope of Engagement
The preliminary market engagement will focus on:
• Location and number of sites
• Funding of assets (capital works)
• Specification
• Operations & Maintenance
• Asset Lifecycle Management
• Contractual Terms:
o Financial Requirements
o KPIs
• ESG / Social Value
4. Engagement Activities
On Tuesday 10th March at 10:00am
L&Q will host a Teams briefing to outline requirements - this is a one-way communication - lasting a maximum of 30 minutes and will allow follow up questions (via email, which in turn will be made available via the In-Tend portal) regarding the tender (scheduled for release via In-Tend portal w/c 6th April).
How to join:-
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/36104320440683?p=ighK370M3rNms4ON4O
Meeting ID: 361 043 204 406 83
Passcode: tG3io6nu
Dial in by phone
+44 20 3787 4277,,143749854# United Kingdom, City of London
Phone conference ID: 143 749 854#
5. How to Express Interest in the Tender
Suppliers should visit L&Q's In-Tend e-procurement portal:
https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/lqsupplychainmanagement/aspx/Home
The tender documents will be published w/c 6th April. Registration and use are free.
6. Important Considerations
• This is not a call for competition.
• Participation in this engagement does not guarantee inclusion in the subsequent tender.
• Any costs incurred by suppliers in participating in this engagement are their own responsibility.
7. Contact Information
Mr Adrian Uden
Category Manager - L&Q Group Procurement
Auden@lqgroup.org.uk
Please email Adrian Uden (at the email address above) for any further information

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The Buyer:

LONDON & QUADRANT HOUSING TRUST

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CPV Code(s):

71314000 - Energy and related services