Clarifications

65. Core Terms Clause 10.3 - We agree to this clause in principle but the operation of 10.5.2 on termination should not affect the Buyer's obligation to pay for goods already delivered.

64. Core Terms Clause 9.1 - We will provide a licence to use the Goods in the UK only or any other area stated within a Contract Order. We can only licence of IPR in relation to the use and operation of our own goods.

63. Core Terms Clause 4.6 - We can agree to a right of set off but this must be limited to the relevant Order Contract as we are a large supplier with different divisions.

62. Core Terms Clause 2.9 - If Supplier incurs additional costs or time impact due to an error, omission or misrepresentation in the information provided by the Relevant Authority then Supplier should be entitled to an adjustment.

61. Core Terms Clause 2.7 - We rely on the information provided by the Relevant Authority in order to offer the most appropriate goods/services. As such, we expect it to be accurate and in the event that it transpires not to be then we should be able to additional costs or time as appropriate.

60. Will CCS accept ISO27001 as an alternative to Cyber Essentials?

59. Please can you clarify if questions 177 and 178 of the standard questionnaire are applicable to businesses under the £36m threshold?

58. DPS Schedule 4 - Again many of the clauses in this schedule are highlighted or in square brackets for completion/selection/deselection. If this schedule if to apply please could the CCS populate all of the clauses in order that we can assess whether we are able to sign up to the framework.

57. DPS Schedule 3 - Schedule 3 has not been populated and many of the clauses are still highlighted in yellow or square brackets for completion/selection/omission. The tables in the annex are also blank. We assume that the pricing schedule we submit to the CCS will form the DPS pricing under this schedule. Please could the CCS confirm. Additionally, we have not been notified how long the DPS pricing will be fixed for (clause 4.1). We would expect to agree a new price list annually but this schedule would restrict us from doing so. We are unable to give profit and cost breakdowns pursuant to clause 4.3 but again it is unclear if this applies as the clause is currently in square brackets. The guidance notes do say that this schedule can be listed as "Not Used" if it is not felt appropriate to establish maximum prices. On reviewing the tender documentation we do not feel that the maximum pricing schedule is appropriate but if the CCS feels it is then this schedule to be populated to enable us to assess whether we are able to sign up to the framework. Please could the CCS populate the schedule by return?

56. Condition 9.1 - Whilst we can agree to sublicence our IPR we cannot agree to it being changed or adapted. For example, if we supply hardware that incorporates software and we grant a licence to change our IPR, then we could be required to deliver up proprietary information to enable this right to be exercised. This is not something that can therefore be agreed.

55. Please could it be confirmed what the difference between the RM6213 (Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Framework) and the Transport Technology & Associated Services (formerly known as TMT3) Lot 4: Sustainable Transport Technologies which incorporates; Sustainable Transport Infrastructure (TMT2 Lot 10) Without limitation, goods and services relating to this lot can include charge point equipment, inductive wireless charges, access and payment solutions, Charge Point Management Systems (CPMS) and portable and transportable electrical energy storage and recharging solutions. (TMT2 Customer Guidance Doc.) Are these being procured as two separate opportunities? One is due in May one is postponed due to Covid.

54. Is question 137 still applicable to respond to when questions 133,134 and 135 are not part of this procurement?

53. Please could the CCS confirm that Suppliers are not bound to accept orders under the Framework and is entitled to assess each opportunity on its merits

52. Special Condition 9 - please could the CCS confirm which provision this relates to as 14.8 is not a liability related clause

51. What Key Subcontractors do we need to include in the list for CCS?

50. Would it be acceptable to answer YES to the question on having Cyber Essentials, on the understanding that we would have it in place prior to appointment? The reason for asking is we wish to submit our questionnaire response as soon as possible but would be a week or so in collating and then applying for Cyber Essentails. Full certification would still be provided prior to appointment.

49. Our Selection Questionnaire has been submitted and has "Assessing" status; can you confirm that we must wait for further instructions to start the DPSQ and if so how long before that confirmation comes through. Regards

48. Good Morning, As an SME we aren't required to have our accounts audited, they are compiled and reviewed by our Accountants and we can provide a letter from them stating this. Would this be acceptable in support of the requirement for the accounts to be audited? Many thanks.

47. Please can you clarify who IS the CCS Authorised Representative as mentioned at the end of the DSPQ? Is it an entity within our own business or a representative from the CCS?

46. Good Afternoon, Please can you confirm that questions; > 133, 134, 135, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 166, 167, 168, 169, 170, 171, 172, 174, 176, 179, 180, 181, 182, 183, 184, 185 are to be left blank? The questionnaire is populating an error saying no value? > Regarding Q138-139, as an SME we do not have a turnover of £36m p/a are you requesting these questions be left blank also in this instance? > Regarding Q144-146 it's difficult for SME's to commit to bespoke apprenticeships / skills development without knowing a contract value or the areas in which the contract will be undertaken > Are Q177 & 178 to be completed?