Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 1 May 2024
108. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Transport if he will outline the contract tender and procurement policy around the provision of on-street EV charging stations for State and private operators; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19607/24]
View answerTendering and procurement for EV charging follows the standard policy used for procurement generally, reflecting the legal and procedural requirements of the type of organisation.
Local Authorities and public sector bodies, through strategy development and implementation planning, will select appropriate partnership, contractual arrangements and contracts to plan and deliver EV Infrastructure in their areas.
They will endeavour to choose appropriate contractual arrangements to leverage private sector expertise and funding and to streamline in so far as possible to accelerate delivery of EV Infrastructure.
All public sector organisations are required to follow both set legal frameworks and to comply with broader best practice with regard to procurement, including to only procure in accordance with OGP procurement systems at certain value thresholds. It is imperative that good procurement practices are followed by all Public Sector organisations, particularly when dealing with matters such as infrastructure provision.
The private sector can and will continue to deliver EV Infrastructure using private contractual arrangements available and independent of the government. While this may give added flexibility compared to a public procurement, it is still expected that any such organisations will adhere to good business practice and comply with any relevant legislation in the provision of infrastructure.
