K280021504 E-Bike Testing Equipment

A Contract Award Notice
by DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

Source: Find a Tender
Type: Contract (Goods)
Duration: not specified
Value: £113K

Sector: INDUSTRIAL
Published: 14 Oct 2021
Delivery: not specified
Deadline: n/a

Concepts

Location

United Kingdom:

Geochart for 1 buyers and 1 suppliers

1 buyer

Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency Bristol

1 supplier

Emec Prototyping Dresden

Description

The purpose of this procurement was to appoint a single supplier for the provision of E-Bike Testing Equipment for the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency.

Total Quantity or Scope

The purpose of this procurement is to appoint a single supplier for the provision of E-Bike Testing Equipment for the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. This procurement is being completed in accordance with Public Contracts Regulation (PCR) 2015 32(2)(b)(ii). The DVSA wishes to test a range of vehicles that are representative of what are currently available for use on the roads and cycle paths of Great Britain. These tests are intended to ensure that the vehicles meet the standards of the UK The Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycles (EAPC) Regulations. The purchase of standalone testing equipment is required to complete the work program allocated by DfT. The vehicle preparation, laboratory requirements and test/assessment processes shall follow the requirements and direction provided by EN 15194:2017 to measure compliance to the Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycles (Amendment) Regulations 2015.

Award Detail

1	Emec Prototyping (Dresden) E-Bike Testing Equipment Reference: 025781-2021-k280021504-1 Value: £112,764

CPV Codes

31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus

Legal Justification

This recommendation is in accordance with Public Contracts Regulation (PCR) 2015 32(2)(b)(ii). EMEC have been identified as the only suitable provider that can meet our need as they are the only supplier of a test rig that exceeds the Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycles Regulations 2015 limits for e-Bikes. Most equipment is designed to test vehicles to meet the limits, so the theoretical ceiling is much lower (circa 1kw) than required for the testing needed. EMEC are the only supplier who manufacture a test rig with the ability to test vehicles with a rated power of 4kW and therefore are the only supplier who can meet our needs. Therefore, competition is absent for technical reasons.