Planning

Soft Market Test for Provision of a Mobility Monitoring Network for Cambridgeshire

LGSS

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Planning

21 Sep 2021 at 12:52

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

21 Sep 2021 at 12:35

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves a soft market test for the provision of a mobility monitoring network in Cambridgeshire, led by the LGSS. The buying organisation includes the Greater Cambridge Partnership, Cambridgeshire County Council, South Cambridgeshire District Council, and Cambridge City Council, among others. The current stage is planning, with a key milestone, the engagement end date, set for 11th October 2021. Interested businesses are encouraged to review the technical specifications provided in the attachments, as this project is crucial for collecting traffic data and supporting infrastructure investments in the East of England.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs), that specialise in electric sensors, traffic monitoring equipment, or data collection solutions. The successful provision of reliable data will be vital for informed decision-making within local authorities and can significantly contribute to transport and housing projects within the region. Companies that demonstrate innovative approaches in sensor technology and data management are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Soft Market Test for Provision of a Mobility Monitoring Network for Cambridgeshire

Notice Description

This is a joint project between The Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) that is delivering the Greater Cambridge City Deal and comprises Cambridgeshire County Council, South Cambridgeshire District Council, Cambridge City Council, The University of Cambridge and representatives of local business through the) Business Board and the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA) which is led by the Mayor and made up of representatives from the seven constituent councils and works to deliver strategic projects across the region in conjunction with the businesses and local partners. The County Council will use the framework to buy sensors and is the accountable body for this procurement. In 2020, the GCP passed its first gateway review, releasing PS200m of funding for projects supporting transport and housing, skills and 'smart' solutions. GCP's next gateway review is due in April 2025 and has the potential to unlock a further PS200m of City Deal funding. The details of the methodology by which GCP will be assessed has not yet been agreed with central government but it is imperative that GCP undertakes appropriate data collection to enable the impact of the investment to date to be demonstrated. In addition, the CPCA is the Transport Authority for the region meaning that evidence of traffic movements in the cities and market towns within the region is critical for informed decision making. The importance of the provision of a reliable data to partners across the local authority bodies in the region has been highlighted even further through the last 18 months of the pandemic, making the need for this project clear. Interested parties should access the 2 accompanying attachments and follow the instructions therein if they wish to participate.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e0d86694-753c-4afb-af8b-c3b23f036a5b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da35cd40-fd9c-40c8-9608-57397f001da9
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

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

30237475 - Electric sensors

31644000 - Miscellaneous data recorders

34970000 - Traffic-monitoring equipment

35125100 - Sensors

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Oct 2021Expired
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
LGSS
Contact Name
CCC Procurement
Contact Email
smart.cambridge@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01223 703518

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB3 0AP
Post Town
Cambridge
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
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

Further Information

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