Planning

Soft Market Test for the instruction of a land agent officer to support the construction and remedial phases of Cambridgeshire Private Energy network (a private wire, substation and associated equipment connecting North Angle Solar Farm to the national grid and Swaffham Prior Community Energy Centre)

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

26 May 2023 at 16:07

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cambridgeshire County Council is conducting a procurement process titled "Soft Market Test for the instruction of a land agent officer to support the construction and remedial phases of Cambridgeshire Private Energy network." This falls under the industry category of Land management services. The procurement is at the planning stage with an engagement end date of June 6, 2023. The purpose is to explore options for instructing a land agent officer to assist in the construction phases of the private energy network. The procurement method is a tender, and key deadlines include the closure of the questionnaire on June 6, 2023.

This tender by Cambridgeshire County Council presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in land management services, legal services, environmental consultancy, and professional services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are suitable to participate in this procurement. The opportunities for business growth lie in providing support during the construction and remedial phases of the private energy network in the East of England region, offering services to meet the Council's requirements for connecting solar farms to the national grid and community energy centres.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Soft Market Test for the instruction of a land agent officer to support the construction and remedial phases of Cambridgeshire Private Energy network (a private wire, substation and associated equipment connecting North Angle Solar Farm to the national grid and Swaffham Prior Community Energy Centre)

Notice Description

The purpose of this document is to briefly explain to suppliers the business and technical requirements and the expected scope of exploring options to instruct a land agent to help support the relationships between Landowners, Contractor and the Council during the construction and remedial phases of a private wire as part of the Cambridgeshire Private Energy Network. The timescale to award this opportunity is tight as we are looking to start construction by July 2023. We are looking at meeting this requirement via recruitment, given the timescales and currently exploring all options. Hence, we are putting out a short soft market test to see how the market believes this opportunity could be pitched. If you are interested in providing your thoughts on this opportunity please answer our questionnaire - https://forms.office.com/e/vQ2wFiWdZk This opportunity will be published on the Authority's Etendering site ProContract - https://procontract.due-north.com/Login/Index?ReturnUrl=/Home/About please register to ensure you receive the notification of when its published. Additional information: the questionnaire will close on 6th June 2023, however, respondents can complete the questionnaire at any point during this time.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c15bf7a9-588f-44f1-9672-1cce603c561c
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

70332100 - Land management services

79100000 - Legal services

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

98112000 - Services furnished by professional organisations

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Jun 2023Expired
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
CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE28 4YE
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
The Stukeleys
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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