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 07:58

Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire East Borough Council is planning a procurement process for electric vehicle charging infrastructure, utilising LEVI funding from OZEV. A market engagement event will be held online via Microsoft Teams on 24th October 2024 from 10am to 12pm to review and provide feedback on the upcoming procurement's approach and specification. Key dates include the submission deadline for responses to the Soft Market Testing Questionnaire, which is noon on 1st November 2024. This project is in the planning stage, with a potential procurement start in late 2024 or early 2025, covering the installation of street furniture bollards within the UKD62 region. Businesses can expect further detailed notice by February 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in electric vehicle infrastructure, particularly those experienced in installing street furniture. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focused on sustainable infrastructure solutions would be well-suited for this project. Engaging in this market consultation could provide valuable insights and allow businesses to tailor their solutions to meet the council’s needs, increasing the likelihood of winning future procurement contracts. Relevant businesses should participate in the market engagement event and submit their feedback and queries promptly to ensure their interests and solutions are considered.

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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 DN744968 with a draft version of the specification for review and comment. All feedback must be received via the chest prior to 1st November 2024 at 12 noon via the chest to be considered. 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. Further details are contained in this prior information notice at section II.2.4 which outlines the matters on which the Authority is seeking feedback and views from the market. The Authority is seeking responses to its Soft Market Testing Questionnaire in advance of the deadline of 1st November 2024. Responses should be submitted through www.the-chest.org.uk Participation in this market engagement exercise is not a requirement for participation in any future procurement process undertaken by the Authority, nor is it intended that any responses received to the Soft Market Testing Questionnaire have the effect of distorting future competition or violating the principles of non-discrimination and transparency. All clarification questions should be directed through www.the-chest.org.uk as individual queries cannot be answered outside of this process. The Soft Market Testing Questionnaire (including a supporting descriptive document with background information) will be available on The Chest e-tendering portal at: www.the@chest.org.uk

Lot Information

Standard Chargepoints

open or restricted procedure to be decided

Flush Fitting

open or restricted procedure to be decided

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a3f0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031103-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

34928450 - Bollards

45233293 - Installation of street furniture

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
3 Feb 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Victoria Adjekum
Contact Email
victoria.adjekum@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1270686440

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
TLD62 Cheshire East

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Sandbach Town
Westminster Constituency
Congleton

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