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24062 Premarket engagement for the provision of a new Mobile Library - Vehicle Fuel type

Cambridgeshire County Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

14 Jul 2026 at 11:34

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

29 Jun 2026 at 13:12

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

05 Aug 2025 at 17:00

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cambridgeshire County Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a new mobile library specifically focusing on vehicle fuel types. This process involves a premarket engagement exercise to understand the best options available. The engagement aims to gather insights on vehicle fuel types for a new library service vehicle to operate in Fenland, United Kingdom. Key dates include an engagement window from 29 June 2026 to 14 July 2026 with the procurement expected to be published in late July 2026. The procurement falls under the industry category of specialist vehicles, including mobile library and electric vehicles, and involves substantial opportunities worth up to £300,000. The intended contract period starts on 1 December 2026 and ends on 30 November 2028, with the possibility of renewal.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in the construction and outfitting of specialist vehicles, particularly those experienced with mobile or electric libraries. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to consider participation due to tailored suitability criteria. The project offers a platform for business growth by allowing the selected supplier to showcase innovative solutions and custom engineering skills in creating a fully functional mobile library. Engaging in this tender not only opens the door for immediate business opportunities but also establishes a long-term relationship with a public authority, which could lead to future projects and collaborations. Interested parties can contact the procurement lead, Paul Tamanis-Laing, for further information and document access.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

24062 Premarket engagement for the provision of a new Mobile Library - Vehicle Fuel type

Notice Description

This is a further premarket engagement exercise looking to understand and inform a new procurement for the supply, build and fit out of a new mobile library. The Cambridgeshire' Library service is looking to procure a new mobile library to operate and serve within the Fenland area of the county. The contract will be for one (1) supplier to supply, build and fit out the vehicle - simple terms a 'turn key solution'. This premarket is specifically about the Vehicle Fuel type and asking the market what would be the best option given the stated requirements in the premarket document. The procurement is expected to be published late July 2026, and the contract to be awarded by November 2026. If you are interested in participating, please message the procurement lead who will share the relevant premarket document and link to the questionnaire. paul.tamanis-laing@cambridgeshire.gov.uk

Planning Information

This engagement is a follow up from the previous one undertaken last year to seek advice and guidance from the market on : 1) vehicle fuel types - pros and cons 2) whether asking for price against a range of fuel types is a good idea, 3) What would be the best way to evaluate against the different range of pricing of the fuel types If you are interested in participating in the engagement, please message the procurement lead who will share the relevant premarket documents which includes a link to the questionnaire. procurement lead: paul.tamanis-laing@cambridgeshire.gov.uk Engagement window is between 29th June 2026 from 13:30 to 14th July 2026 @ 18:30 the Questionnaire link will not open until 13:15.

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/066075-2026
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

CPV Codes

34114000 - Specialist vehicles

34144760 - Mobile library vehicles

34144900 - Electric vehicles

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2028 2-3 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ALCONBURY WEALD, HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE28 4YE
Postcode Area
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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