4(c)
There was submitted a report by the Chief Executive of Scotland Excel relative to the award of a first-generation framework for electric vehicle charging infrastructure for a period of two years from the commencement date with an option to extend for up to two 12-month periods. It was noted that subject to approval and completion of a standstill period, the framework was intended to commence on 12 May 2022.
The framework would provide councils, participating members and other bodies with a mechanism to procure a range of works, products and services, including the supply, installation and maintenance of electric vehicle charging equipment and associated items for depots, fleets, on-street and off-street requirements. Also, it would provide a mechanism to develop and enhance electric vehicle charging infrastructure which was required across Scotland to facilitate the uptake of ultra-low emission vehicles. It would support the Scottish Government Climate Change Plans and would contribute to the 2045 net-zero emissions target.
The report summarised the outcome of the procurement process for the framework which had been divided into four lots, as detailed in table 1 of the report. It was noted that lots 1, 3 and 4 had been evaluated on a region-by-region basis and would be awarded on a regional basis and that six regions had been established, as detailed in the report.
The report advised that the forecast annual spend for participating councils and associate members, with contingency for any unprojected spend, was £20 million per annum, which equated to an estimated spend of £80 million over the maximum four-year term of the framework and Appendix 1 to the report detailed the participation, spend and savings summary of those councils and associate members participating in the framework.
Tender responses had been received from 42 suppliers and Appendix 2 to the report provided a summary of the offers received.
Based on the criteria and scoring methodology set out in the tender document, a full evaluation of the compliant offers had been carried out and Appendix 3 to the report confirmed the scoring achieved by each bidder in each lot and region.
Based on the evaluation undertaken, and in line with the advertised criteria and weightings set out in the report, it was recommended that a multi-supplier framework arrangement be awarded to 33 suppliers across the four lots, as outlined in Appendix 3 to the report. It was noted that this would be subject to confirmation, to Scotland Excel’s satisfaction, that the recommended suppliers held insurance in accordance with the published tender requirements.
Appendix 4 to the report detailed the approach taken by suppliers in relation to fair work practices and their position on the payment of the Real Living Wage.
The report intimated that, in accordance with Scotland Excel’s established contract and supplier management programme, the framework had been classified as class B in terms of risk and spend, as detailed in Appendix 4 to the report.
DECIDED: That the award of the multi-supplier framework for electric vehicle charging infrastructure, as detailed in Appendix 3 to the report, be approved.