Countywide electric vehicle charging network step closer
Preferred bidder for network installation is selected
A network of electric vehicle (EV) charge points across West Sussex is one step closer as a preferred bidder has been selected.
West Sussex County Council’s adopted electric vehicle strategy sets out an ambitious vision for EV takeup across the county.
This would see one consistent, affordable, easy to use, reliable, widely accessible and recognisable charging network in West Sussex.
The county council has led the search for a contractor to run the network, with the support of all district and borough councils, with the exception of Chichester.
In November last year, it was announced that Liberty Charge would supply the network, but at this point the procurement process was abandoned triggering a review and an extension to the initial contract length.
Now the county council is set to award the contract to Connected Kerb, a UK based EV charging specialist with experience of working with other local authorities and public sector organisations, including Kent County Council, Lambeth Council and the Ministry of Justice.
Connected Kerb offers fast charging solutions and will be partnering with Osprey Charging, another UK based EV charging specialist which will be providing the rapid charging element of the tender.
According to officers: “The county council will gain a small revenue stream from the installation of the charge points. This will be achieved by including a small increase in the price per kWh charged to the consumer.”
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