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24086 Provision of Technical Consultancy service for Local Area Energy Planning Invitation to Tender.

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

29 Apr 2025 at 06:32

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Tender

25 Oct 2024 at 09:02

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Tender

09 Oct 2024 at 15:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The Cambridgeshire County Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of technical consultancy services for the Local Area Energy Planning (LAEP) project, intended to support Cambridgeshire's transition to Net Zero by 2045. This contract, valued at £250,000, focuses on research and development services, with specific attention to energy data analysis, cost analysis, and strategic project phasing. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure, with the tender period having ended on 13th November 2024. The contract commenced on 3rd February 2025 and will conclude on 31st October 2025. The awarded supplier is Mott MacDonald. Key industry classifications include research and development, consultancy services, environmental engineering, and energy services, applicable primarily in the region of England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those geared towards sustainability, energy transition, and environmental engineering. It is designed to be accessible to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The contract's focus on energy modelling and strategic planning makes it particularly suited to businesses with expertise in energy transition projects and those looking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts related to environmental improvements. Furthermore, it offers businesses the prospect of playing a central role in shaping local energy policies and infrastructure, thereby fostering long-term partnerships with local authorities and enhancing their industry reputation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

24086 Provision of Technical Consultancy service for Local Area Energy Planning Invitation to Tender.

Notice Description

The Authority invites quotations for the provision of technical services for Cambridgeshire's Local Area Energy Planning project. The Council is looking to appoint a suitably qualified consultant to undertake relevant energy data analysis and modelling, cost analysis and a detailed pipeline of key projects and their phasing to support the energy transition in Cambridgeshire to Net Zero by 2045. LAEP will then become key evidence for Cambridgeshire Local Authorities and their Local Plans for land use planning for energy projects and infrastructure. The Authority proposes to enter into one Contract for an initial period of nine (9) months with the preferred bidder, with an option to extend for a further three (3) months, making twelve (12) months in total

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bea84deb-551f-47f7-9e74-c68bc500d346
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

CPV Codes

45262640 - Environmental improvement works

71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

71314000 - Energy and related services

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£179,319 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement & Commercial Team
Contact Email
procurementandcommercial@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7468859827

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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
The Stukeleys
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MOTT MACDONALD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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