Planning

Cambridgeshire County Council EV Cable Channel Trial Open Supplier List

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

17 Dec 2025 at 12:12

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cambridgeshire County Council is embarking on an innovative trial to test electric vehicle (EV) cable channels as a potential charging solution for residents without off-street parking. The procurement process currently in the planning stage, seeks participation from approved suppliers, and involves the installation of up to 250 cable channels across two phases. The first phase allows for 50 channel installations across various districts, while the second phase plans for up to 200 installations. Located in the East of England, this trial is set to begin in early Spring 2026, with a final engagement deadline on 28th January 2026. This procurement is classified under Chargers and Electric Vehicles, appealing to businesses in those sectors.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for suppliers specializing in EV charging solutions and channel installations to align with Cambridgeshire County Council's sustainable initiatives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given the supplier-led approach and the potential for scalability in phase two. The collaborative trial model offers a platform for suppliers to establish themselves within the local EV infrastructure market, fostering business development and expanding their footprint in the green technology sector. Interested parties can contact the council at electricvehicles@cambridgeshire.gov.uk for more information about entering the supplier list.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cambridgeshire County Council EV Cable Channel Trial Open Supplier List

Notice Description

Cambridgeshire County Council are developing a trial to test whether electric vehicle (EV) cable channels are an appropriate charging solution in Cambridgeshire, to enable residents with no off-street parking to charge their EV using a domestic energy tariff by placing the cable in a cross-pavement channel. The Council has approval to trial up to 250 cable channels across two phases. The trial is expected to commence in early Spring 2026. It has agreed to take a supplier led approach, on an approved supplier basis. Suppliers who meet our specification criteria will be permitted to take part in the trial and accept applications from residents during the trial period. The trial will follow a phased approach, with a light-touch evaluation of phase 1 with the expectation of a smooth transition to phase 2, dependent on whether any unresolvable issues arise. The number of channels permitted across the two phases are as follows: Phase 1: Up to 50 channel installations; 10 per district. Phase 2: Up to 200 channel installations; 40 per district. Please see the attached document "Cambridgeshire EV Cable Channel Trial_Expression of Interest Advert " for more details including how to apply.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6628ba5-c87c-4e19-85a3-32c0551bec20
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

31158000 - Chargers

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
17 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Jan 20261 months to go
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
Not specified
Contact Email
electricvehicles@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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