#39469 - EV Charge Point Support & Maintenance Service

Description

This procurement seeks to ensure the long-term reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency of Network Rail's expanding EV charging infrastructure. The contract will provide preventive and corrective maintenance services to support the growth of the charging network from an estimated 1,000 chargers in Year 1 (currently operating up to 300 chargers) to 8,600 chargers by Year 5, with a projected total of 10,000 chargers by the end of the contract term. The contract includes preventive maintenance (PM) and corrective maintenance (CM) services, covering both AC and DC chargers from multiple OEMs (e.g., Schneider, Kenpower, Rolec). Preventive maintenance will involve scheduled inspections, cleaning, calibration, firmware updates, and proactive monitoring to optimise performance and extend charger lifespan. Corrective maintenance will provide rapid fault resolution, minimising downtime in accordance with strict Service Level Agreements (SLAs). This will ensure high operational availability. Suppliers will be required to integrate seamlessly with Network Rail's future Charge Point Management System (CPMS), which provides real-time performance monitoring, automated fault detection, and predictive analytics capabilities. The supplier must demonstrate the ability to leverage CPMS data for proactive issue resolution, optimise maintenance schedules, and provide detailed reporting on charger performance trends and fault trends.