Car analysis consultant

1. Background and objectives

T&E is looking to outsource data analysis to support its cars programme and progress its goals.

The work is divided in two tasks, one on analysing car bonnet height and width data, the other on

analysing a dataset of EV charging infrastructure. The consultants can choose to apply for both

projects or for a single one.

Project 1: Car bonnet height and width analysis

T&E aims to undertake an analysis of car dimensions to inform the public debate on the growing size

and weight of cars and on the need for urgent policy action. The work is divided in three parts, first the

update of the T&E analysis of car width (see briefing from January 2024), second a new analysis of car

bonnet height, based on a dataset provided by T&E, and third, analysing the increase in pick-up truck

registrations.

Project 2: EV charging infrastructure analysis

T&E aims to undertake robust analysis of the current state of deployment of the EV charging network

in Europe to bring a comprehensive and informative picture to policymakers and the general public.

The analysis would be based on a comprehensive dataset of charging data purchased by T&E and

made available to the consultant. The data covers the whole of the EU and includes data on all public

chargers, including location, technical specifications, price and utilisation.

The work proposed is grouped into 3 tasks which aim at the following outputs (see description below):

● A T&E map with statistics for public charging coverage for each EU sub region. The resulting

value per region (NUTS3 level) would put in perspective the number of public chargers with

the number of EVs on the road, based on targets from the EU charging infrastructure law AFIR.

● A T&E map showing coverage of the TEN-T network, similar to this one from the European

Commission (TENtec, e.g. AFIF eligibility map);

● Analysis of EV charging prices: exploratory analysis to understand the factors influencing

public EV fast charging prices. The task would include comparing CPOs pricing, comparing EV

fast charging between EU countries, comparing EV prices and EV charger utilisation, analysing

location with high prices, etc.

Estimated number of days: 30 to 40 days (approximately ¼ for car dimension analysis and ¾ for EV

charging analysis).

2. Deliverables

Interested candidates should reach out to T&E and will receive further details on the tasks that

consultants would be required to deliver.

3. Timeframe, budget and processing

3.1 Requirements

The consultant is responsible for the accuracy of the analysis and all associated outputs provided to

T&E.

All the tasks in this project are meant to be easily updatable as T&E would likely update the analysis in

the future. The analysis and modelling should be well documented and replicable by a future analyst

internally. The consultant would need to deliver the full model, code and spreadsheets, which should

be easy to access and maintain.

3.2 Proposal and timeframe

The deadline for submitting proposals is November 13th at 23.59 CET. Final proposals shall be sent

by e-mail to Lucien Mathieu, cars director (lucien.mathieu@transportenvironment.org). Proposals

should also include a resume/CV.

The proposal should include the cost and breakdown of the costs for undertaking the work for each

task and sub task (including daily rates and the estimated number of data necessary to undertake the

analysis).

The consultant can choose to cover only the first project (car size) or the second project (EV

charging) and can decide to send separate proposals.

The kickoff should take place within the week after the selection of the consultants in order to agree

on the task and methodology of the analysis.

The consultants and T&E would discuss and agree on the order of the tasks and their respective

duration.

The consultants will send preliminary results to T&E in order to evaluate them, and assess the need

to adapt the methodology.

The final results, short summary of the results, spreadsheets, code, and model should be shared

by the end of December 2024. Timeline and deadline can be discussed and adapted at the launch

of the project.

Where delays may occur to the project, T&E must be immediately informed at the point that it

becomes apparent that the deadline cannot be met. If during the preparation or implementation of

the project it becomes highly likely or certain that the project cannot be finished, including due to

reasons which are beyond the control of the consultant, T&E must be immediately consulted to agree

on the way forward.

3.3 Contract and Invoicing

The proposal will be selected based on the value for money and quality of the proposal.

Once the consultant has been chosen, a contract defining the terms of collaboration and listing the

deliverables will be signed by the consultant and T&E. Invoicing will be done once the study has been

finalised, partial payment can be made after the signature of the contract.

3.4 Confidentiality

The information provided by T&E in this document, during the tendering process, and during the

project (including datasets) is strictly confidential. Confidentiality must be maintained by the

consultant throughout the project and only that information shall be made public as agreed in

advance by T&E. T&E will equally not disclose any confidential information provided by the bidders.

3.5 Handling and processing

Transport & Environment will manage the tendering process and the selection of the appropriate

bidder. T&E reserves the right to alter the scope of the project in line with the available budget.

If you have any questions or need additional information to prepare your offer, please contact Lucien

Mathieu, cars director (lucien.mathieu@transportenvironment.org).

The deadline for submitting proposals (including resume) is November 13th at 23.59 CET. Final

proposals shall be sent by e-mail to Lucien Mathieu, cars director

(lucien.mathieu@transportenvironment.org)