Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
University of Aberdeen
University Office, King's College
Aberdeen
AB24 3FX
UK
E-mail: e-sourcing@abdn.ac.uk
NUTS: UKM50
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00102
I.3) Communication
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
Education
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Provision of EV Charging Management and Maintenance for the University of Aberdeen
Reference number: AU25/20
II.1.2) Main CPV code
31158000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
The University of Aberdeen plans to commence a project for the maintenance and management of its Electric Vehicle (EV) charging units. The University is seeking to appoint a Charge Point Operator (CPO) to work alongside it in a project that will include:
-Maintenance of existing EV charging units;
-Replacement of existing EV charging units;
-Management of software and ‘back office’ function for existing EV charging units;
and potentially
-Installation of new EV charging units.
The aim of this Request for Information is to gather further insight into available options and to assist in determining a procurement route for this project.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
31158000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM50
Main site or place of performance:
University of Aberdeen
University Office,
King's College,
Aberdeen
AB24 3FX
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The University of Aberdeen plans to commence a project for the maintenance and management of its Electric Vehicle (EV) charging units. The University is seeking to appoint a Charge Point Operator (CPO) to work alongside it in a project that will include:
-Maintenance of existing EV charging units;
-Replacement of existing EV charging units;
-Management of software and ‘back office’ function for existing EV charging units;
and potentially
-Installation of new EV charging units.
The aim of this Request for Information is to gather further insight into available options and to assist in determining a procurement route for this project.
II.2.14) Additional information
Responses should be submitted to the RFI Lead via the email address provided in the documents by 2nd December 2025 at 5pm.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
02/03/2026
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.3) Additional information
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=814602.
(SC Ref:814602)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
04/11/2025