Planning

Soft Market Engagement for WNC EV Infrastructure Project

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

08 Oct 2024 at 15:41

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

11 Sep 2024 at 10:16

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council is inviting input from the market for its "Soft Market Engagement for WNC EV Infrastructure Project," focusing on the electricity, heating, solar, and nuclear energy sectors, with additional emphasis on electric vehicles. This engagement is in the planning stage and aims to gather insights on contract length, current market conditions, payment mechanisms, and mobilisation periods before formal procurement. The project is located in Northampton (postcode NN1 1ED) and has a deadline for engagement submissions on 17 October 2024. Key documents were last modified on 8 October 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses looking to capitalise on the growing electric vehicle infrastructure market. SMEs are particularly encouraged to participate, as early engagement allows for a better understanding of market demands and preparation for upcoming tenders. Companies with expertise in energy solutions, particularly electric vehicle infrastructure, will find this a suitable opportunity to align with new government initiatives and potentially secure future contracts. Engaging in this exercise does not preclude companies from participating in future procurement stages, giving businesses flexibility and a competitive edge.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Soft Market Engagement for WNC EV Infrastructure Project

Notice Description

Market Engagement West Northants Council would like, at this stage prior to commencing formal procurement, to seek input from the market as to what the appetite is for undertaking this service and to allow an opportunity to discuss options for the delivery of future provision. Some of the issues we are seeking input on include: 1. contract length 2. current market 3. payment mechanisms 4. mobilisation periods Please read the attachment and complete the questionnaire within the attachment, if you are happy to play an early part in helping us undertsand the market prior to starting the tender process. When we publish this opportunity to the market in late 2024, we will be using our E-Tendering Portal In-Tend and have also attached joining instructions so you can register on this site in readiness. However if you do not wish to take part in this SMT exercise this will not in anyway preclude you from taking part in the tender exercise in the future.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a375064-ac6a-4677-815a-af9726d60c86
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy

34144900 - Electric vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Oct 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Further Information

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