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In an effort to find out where the 14 rapid chargers are supposed to be (Chargemaster's page is useless: http://www.chargemasterplc.com/index.php/milton-keynes-location) I happened upon a couple of documents (essentially the same) that I thought might have some interesting information for people on here?
The main document is a snippet of the Milton Keynes Council Procurement Committee meeting from December 2013 titled: "Award of contract - electric vehicle fast charge infrastructure for crosslink" and details the joint bid by Milton Keynes council and Chargemaster. It has lots of info, a couple of cherry picked lines...
Madness, always so encouraging getting glimpses of how government manages our money.
Anyway, here's the full PDF: http://cmis.milton-keynes.gov.uk/CmisWebPublic/Binary.ashx?Document=41066
And no, I'm still no wiser as to where 10 of the "up to 14" rapids are, and two of them are within a stone's throw of each other.
The main document is a snippet of the Milton Keynes Council Procurement Committee meeting from December 2013 titled: "Award of contract - electric vehicle fast charge infrastructure for crosslink" and details the joint bid by Milton Keynes council and Chargemaster. It has lots of info, a couple of cherry picked lines...
A charge in 20 minutes? Really? Presented as statement of fact...The rapid chargers will allow electric vehicle motorist to charge in approximately 20 minutes, enabling cross country motoring through Cambridge, Bedford, Milton Keynes, Buckingham and Oxford.
Also...CPC, ITEM 18 3 DECEMBER 2013 PAGE 1
- In August 2013, the Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV – part of the Department for Transport) announced that Milton Keynes Council (MKC) had been successful in its bid for an additional £525,000 funding towards installation of a network of up to 14 electric vehicle rapid chargers linking Oxford to
Cambridge, with Milton Keynes leading. MKC’s partner in the bid is Chargemaster who are contributing £171,808 to the project. No capital input is required on the part of MKC. MKC will receive 40% of net revenue from use of the rapid charger posts, for which a fee will be payable, determined by the market rate.
This is the bit which is entirely conflicting with their announced pricing structure, yet it's claimed to be the goals behind seeking the funding:
- There is an opportunity to generate income as use of the rapid chargers will be chargeable (via pay as you go) set at the appropriate market rate (likely to be between £7 - £10 per full charge). MKC will receive 40% of the net income from usage of the charge points both within and outside the MK borough. Due to this being an emerging market, there is no data available as to likely usage levels and therefore likely income.
It's interesting to me that it goes in to some detail of projected cost and savings (?!) and also basically says that the OLEV deadlines means they have to rush in and get it done or they wont get the grants, so they have no other choice.2.8.1
The procurement seeks to deliver the following (Local Transport Plan) service objectives:
Provide real and attractive transport choices to encourage more sustainable travel behaviour as Milton Keynes grows.
Support the economic growth of the borough through the fast, efficient and reliable movement of people and goods.
Reduce transport based carbon emissions to help tackle climate change.
Provide access for all to key services and amenities in Milton Keynes, including employment, education, health, retail, and leisure.
Improve safety, security and health.
Contribute to quality of life for all Milton Keynes residents, strengthening linkages between communities.
Madness, always so encouraging getting glimpses of how government manages our money.
Anyway, here's the full PDF: http://cmis.milton-keynes.gov.uk/CmisWebPublic/Binary.ashx?Document=41066
And no, I'm still no wiser as to where 10 of the "up to 14" rapids are, and two of them are within a stone's throw of each other.