Electric Vehicles and Charging Infrastructure

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        "description": "Please note a change in deadlines;\nPSQ Clarification Deadline: 7th January 2026, 5 pm\nPSQ Submission Deadline: 14th January 2026, 10 am",
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    "description": "Existing EV Charging infrastructure within Thames Water is ageing and does not meet the needs of the business in the future.\nDue to changes in supplier capability and to aid in reducing our carbon emissions, TW is aiming to ensure our infrastructure is capable of supporting a transition from ICE ( Internal Combustion Engine) vehicles to  EVs in the future.\nTo enable this transition of our fleet, we also need to consider the infrastructure required to keep these vehicles moving, and the systems needed to ensure our operations can continue to run smoothly with minimal impact to our customer service and downtime.\nThames Water reserves the right to refine the award criteria. Please note that that deadline for asking for access to the PSQ \u0026 submitting of the PSQ is 14 January 2026, at 10 am.",
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        "description": "The requirement under Lot 1b - Site Charging Infrastructure covers the supply, installation, and ongoing maintenance of chargers at selected Thames Water sites. The successful provider will be expected to supply chargers that meet the technical requirements set out in the specification, provide a minimum three-year warranty (with preference for a five-year warranty) for all installed chargers, and deliver 24/7 support services for the duration of the warranty period to ensure operational reliability and continuity.",
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      "features": "Suppliers\u0027 PSQ submissions will be scored and shortlisted in accordance with the criteria set out within the PSQ documentation, and the suppliers that are shortlisted will be invited to submit a proposal in response to the ITN. After tenders have been submitted, evaluated, and negotiated, the successful supplier will be awarded according to the percentage weightings and criteria set out in the ITN Process document."
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