Issue details

Procurement of a chargepoint operator to deliver, operate and manage on-street electric vehicle chargepoints

The County Council has received funding from the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles totalling £4.441m to develop a chargepoint network that will priories the needs of residents that cannot park and charge off street.

The funding has been issued on the understanding that the Council will seek additional investment from the private sector to extend the scale of the network.

The Council are therefore requested to decide on the procurement of a chargepoint operator that will invest in and deliver the proposed chargepoint network, and manage this contract (estimated value £150m) for a contracted period, whilst meeting the funding objectives.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Expenditure > £500,000 and affects more than 1 ward;

Decision status: For Determination

Divisions affected: (All Divisions);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 30/04/2024

Decision due: 25 Jun 2024 by Cabinet

Lead director: Director of Communities, Economy and Transport

Department: Communities, Economy and Transport

Contact: Ian Glover, Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Project Manager 01273 336389 Email: ian.glover@eastsussex.gov.uk Tel: 01273 336389.