Planning

24062 The Supply and build of a Mobile Library

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

05 Aug 2025 at 16:00

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cambridgeshire County Council, a sub-central government authority located in Alconbury Weald, Huntingdon, is planning a procurement process for the supply and build of a mobile library, identified as "24062". This process is currently at the planning stage, with a focus on pre-market engagement to better understand the market dynamics for mobile libraries. The procurement falls under the industry categories of specialist vehicles, heavy-duty motor vehicles, and related vehicle services. The mobile library is to be purchased within the next twelve months, with the contract period expected to run from 18th May 2026 to 17th May 2029. Key dates include a milestone for engagement due by 5th September 2025 and a future notice date on 2nd March 2026. The procurement method is a pre-market engagement exercise aiming for a transparent and efficient tendering process.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply, building, and conversion of specialised heavy-duty vehicles and related services, particularly those with experience in the manufacture of vehicle bodies and additional vehicle modifications. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are considered suitable for this bid, making it an inclusive opportunity for a wide range of suppliers. Engaging in this procurement process allows businesses to collaborate with a reputable public authority, potentially enhancing their market presence and establishing long-term partnerships within the public sector. Interested businesses are encouraged to participate in the pre-market engagement to articulate their capabilities and insights into efficient mobile library solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

24062 The Supply and build of a Mobile Library

Notice Description

This is a Premarket engagement exercise to help Cambridgeshire County Council's Library service understand better the market place for mobile libraries and how we can procure this vehicle is a suitable and efficient manner. The Council is looking to purchase a new mobile library in the next Twelve (12) months. If you are interested - full details can be found on the Council's etendering system - ProContract using this link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=56c315f4-1372-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True Please read the attached document found on the link and if you are interested in provided your thoughts and insights, use the link: https://forms.office.com/e/tsqX1EUB4b This is also found in the document. Bidders are not required to register with ProContract or to express interest in this project to participate.

Planning Information

This is a Premarket engagement exercise to help Cambridgeshire County Council's Library service understand better the market place for mobile libraries and how we can procure this vehicle is a suitable and efficient manner. The Council is looking to purchase a new mobile library in the next Twelve (12) months. If you are interested - full details can be found on the Council's etendering system - ProContract using this link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=56c315f4-1372-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True Please read the attached document found on the link and if you are interested in provided your thoughts and insights, use the link: https://forms.office.com/e/tsqX1EUB4b This is also found in the document. Bidders are not required to register with ProContract or to express interest in this project to participate.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0581fc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046306-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

34114000 - Specialist vehicles

34140000 - Heavy-duty motor vehicles

34200000 - Vehicle bodies, trailers or semi-trailers

34300000 - Parts and accessories for vehicles and their engines

50112110 - Body-repair services for vehicles

50117000 - Vehicle conversion and reconditioning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£342,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 May 2026 - 17 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
paul.tamanis-laing@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ALCONBURY WEALD, 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
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC
Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
The Stukeleys
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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