Planning

Market Engagement Event for the procurement of a concession contract for electric vehicle charging infrastructure utilising LEVI funding (OZEV)

CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

30 Sep 2024 at 08:00

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire East Borough Council is currently in the planning stage for the procurement of a concession contract for electric vehicle charging infrastructure, utilising LEVI funding from OZEV. The market engagement event is scheduled to take place on 24th October 2024, via Microsoft Teams, and feedback is requested by 1st November 2024 at 12 noon. This initiative falls under the industry category of urban furniture, including marker posts and bollards, and is set to be implemented within the United Kingdom. Key contact for the engagement is Victoria Adjekum.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specialising in urban infrastructure and electric vehicle charging solutions. Participation in the market engagement event provides businesses with the chance to influence the procurement approach and specification, allowing them to align their offerings with the council's needs. Firms with innovative solutions in EV charging infrastructure are encouraged to engage and provide feedback, thus positioning themselves as potential providers for future procurement activities by Cheshire East Borough Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market Engagement Event for the procurement of a concession contract for electric vehicle charging infrastructure utilising LEVI funding (OZEV)

Notice Description

Cheshire East Council would like to invite organisations to attend a market consultation event (on Microsoft Teams) to review and feedback on the approach and specification for the upcoming procurement to distribute LEVI funding from OZEV. A questionnaire is attached to the market consultation event on www.the-chest.org.uk along with a draft version of the specification for review and comment. All feedback must be received via www.the-chest.org.uk prior to 1st November 2024 at 12 noon via the chest to be considered. Clarifications should also be asked via the-chest. The market engagement event will be held on 24th October 2024 10am-12pm. To attend this event, please email victoria.adjekum@cheshireeast.gov.uk to confirm the email addresses of the attendees. The Authority intends to proceed to procurement of electric vehicle charging infrastructure (LEVI) in late 2024 to early 2025, however makes no guarantees, commitments or representations that it will commence a procurement process. This Notice is an indication of potential future procurement activity and is subject to change. The engagement opportunity is not part of any pre-qualification or selection process and is not a commitment by the Authority to enter a procurement process. The Authority is keen to explore all options or solutions that may be currently available in the market and would like to engage with potential providers in this regard.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5d09c2e6-213f-41fb-9b61-39e26835ef96
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2c9f040-0221-43d0-a919-ae4cd7feb45e
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34928400 - Urban furniture

34928410 - Marker posts

34928450 - Bollards

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Nov 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
CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SANDBACH
Postcode
CW11 1HZ
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Sandbach Town
Westminster Constituency
Congleton

Further Information

Notice Documents

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