UK

Prior information notice

Information

Published

Expire date: 05/02/2021

External Reference: 2021-541971

FTS Reference: 2021-000516

Prior information notice

Prior information notice

Services

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Mayor's Office for Policing & Crime c/o Metropolitan Police Service. Fleet Services
Greater London
UK
Contact person: Commercial Services
E-mail: CommercialMailbox-.Construction@met.police.uk
Internet address(es):
Main address: www.met.police.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/40396

I.2)

Joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3)

Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at:  
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=36181&B=BLUELIGHT
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law
I.5)

Main activity

Public order and safety

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Project Electra - Market Engagement. Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
Reference number:  MPS MO11 Project Electra
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

72224000  -  Project management consultancy services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Services
II.1.4)

Short description

On behalf of the Mayor’s Office for Policing & Crime (MOPAC), the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) has a requirement for Vehicle Charging Infrastructure and seeks feedback from suppliers as part of a market research exercise as notified within the PIN.
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

31158000  -  Chargers
31158100  -  Battery chargers
31610000  -  Electrical equipment for engines and vehicles
31681500  -  Rechargers
45315300  -  Electricity supply installations
II.2.3)

Place of performance

Main site or place of performance:  
MPS estate within Greater London
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

On behalf of the Mayor’s Office for Policing & Crime (MOPAC), the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) has a requirement for Vehicle Charging Infrastructure and seeks feedback from suppliers as part of a market research exercise as notified within the PIN.
The MPS aspires to install 600 charging points across numerous sites on our estate by 2025. The anticipated future estate will comprise of circa 150 buildings, with 80 of those with onsite generation. We also have numerous stations that have dedicated Police parking bays outside the premises in public areas where charging points could also be installed.
II.2.14)

Additional information

The MPS may access an existing Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Solutions Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) agreement (reference RM6213), let and run by Crown Commercial Services (CCS). The MPS will use the DPS filtering tool as a mechanism to ascertain a list of capable suppliers (who are already on the DPS) and create an export list in order to conduct a further competition.
II.3)

Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

12/04/2021

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : yes
IV.2)

Administrative information

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3)

Additional information

MPS e-TENDERING PORTAL
The MPS will use an e-tendering portal to invite shortlisted suppliers in accordance with the filtered DPS list and issue an ITT for a competition. Interested suppliers must therefore be fully registered on the MPS’s e-tendering portal in order to participate in the tender process. Further details of the MPS’s e-tendering portal will be published at the point that a list of capable suppliers is shortlisted via the CCS DPS. Please note existing and new suppliers on the DPS and within the filter range will be obliged to also ensure they are fully registered on the MPS’s own e-tendering portal. The MPS will not be responsible for new supplier registrations and their access rights to this portal.
This PIN is issued solely for the purpose market engagement and to ensure all potential suppliers are aware of a potential opportunity for the MPS. This PIN does not constitute any offer or commitment by the MPS/MOPAC or any of its stakeholders to undertake any public procurement exercise in the future. This PIN notice does not constitute a call for competition to procure any services, supplies or works for the MPS and the MPS is not bound to accept any proposals offered. The MPS is not liable for any costs, fees or expenses incurred by any party participating in any future tender activity in relation to this opportunity or other related opportunities. Any subsequent procurement of any services, supplies or works by the MPS in relation to this PIN notice will be carried out strictly in accordance with the provisions of the UK’s Public Contracts Regulations 2015.