Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
Financial Services
ROTHERHAM
S601AE
UK
Contact person: Louise Hayter
Telephone: +44 1709334173
E-mail: louise.hayter@rotherham.gov.uk
NUTS: UKE31
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.rotherham.gov.uk
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://uk.eu-supply.com/
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Market Engagement - Solar PV Canopy and EV Charging Hub
Reference number: 22-294
II.1.2) Main CPV code
65300000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council (RMBC) are keen to further understand where the market stands in terms of an upcoming opportunity for the design, install and operation of a Solar PV Canopy and EV Charging Hub at Drummond Street Car Park, Rotherham, S65 1HP, on a concession contract basis.
This Request for Information (RFI) therefore seeks to gather any knowledge and data that potential suppliers can provide in terms of options, structure and project viability.
Supply and install works contract estimate ~£1million
Concession contract element ~£5million
Further details can be found at https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/PublicPurchase/88606/0/0?returnUrl=ctm/Supplier/PublicTenders&b=UK
All correspondence in relation to this RFI will be carried out via the YORtender portal.
Providers experiencing technical issues surrounding the use of the YORtender system should request support from the system provider (Mercell) by logging a ticket at email: uksupport@eu-supply.com or telephone: 0800 840 2050. Please note office working hours are 09:00 - 17:00.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
6 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
09300000
45213312
45311000
51110000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE31
Main site or place of performance:
Drummond Street Car Park, Rotherham, S65 1HP
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Council have been awarded a grant from the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Pilot fund to develop a Solar PV Canopy and connection infrastructure at Drummond Street Car Park. S65 1HP.
This also requires private sector investment to install and run an EV Charging concession as part of the project.
Drummond Street Car Park is a 240-space pay-and-display surface car park well used by commuters and shoppers. It is situated on the edge of Rotherham Town Centre, across the road from the central markets complex and has approximately 2000 households within a ten-minute walk time. The main town taxi rank is conveniently accessible from the car park and is approximately 200m away, as is the A630 with an annual average daily flow of 35,158 vehicles (2023).
II.2.14) Additional information
An initial Request for Information (RFI) was issued in March 2023 for the same project and the information provided was extremely helpful.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
03/02/2025
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
16/12/2024