--- title: "Soft Market Engagement for WNC EV Infrastructure Project" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-01899dd7-1e4f-44c8-a7c9-49d22a15814c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-01899dd7-1e4f-44c8-a7c9-49d22a15814c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-01899dd7-1e4f-44c8-a7c9-49d22a15814c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-01899dd7-1e4f-44c8-a7c9-49d22a15814c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2024-10-08" --- # Soft Market Engagement for WNC EV Infrastructure Project Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-01899dd7-1e4f-44c8-a7c9-49d22a15814c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-01899dd7-1e4f-44c8-a7c9-49d22a15814c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-01899dd7-1e4f-44c8-a7c9-49d22a15814c.json) ## Summary West Northamptonshire Council is inviting input from the market for its "Soft Market Engagement for WNC EV Infrastructure Project," focusing on the electricity, heating, solar, and nuclear energy sectors, with additional emphasis on electric vehicles. This engagement is in the planning stage and aims to gather insights on contract length, current market conditions, payment mechanisms, and mobilisation periods before formal procurement. The project is located in Northampton (postcode NN1 1ED) and has a deadline for engagement submissions on 17 October 2024. Key documents were last modified on 8 October 2024. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses looking to capitalise on the growing electric vehicle infrastructure market. SMEs are particularly encouraged to participate, as early engagement allows for a better understanding of market demands and preparation for upcoming tenders. Companies with expertise in energy solutions, particularly electric vehicle infrastructure, will find this a suitable opportunity to align with new government initiatives and potentially secure future contracts. Engaging in this exercise does not preclude companies from participating in future procurement stages, giving businesses flexibility and a competitive edge. ## Notice Market Engagement West Northants Council would like, at this stage prior to commencing formal procurement, to seek input from the market as to what the appetite is for undertaking this service and to allow an opportunity to discuss options for the delivery of future provision. Some of the issues we are seeking input on include: 1. contract length 2. current market 3. payment mechanisms 4. mobilisation periods Please read the attachment and complete the questionnaire within the attachment, if you are happy to play an early part in helping us undertsand the market prior to starting the tender process. When we publish this opportunity to the market in late 2024, we will be using our E-Tendering Portal In-Tend and have also attached joining instructions so you can register on this site in readiness. However if you do not wish to take part in this SMT exercise this will not in anyway preclude you from taking part in the tender exercise in the future. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a375064-ac6a-4677-815a-af9726d60c86 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 17 Oct 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | NORTHAMPTON | | Post town | Northampton | | Postcode | NN1 1ED | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire | | Local authority | West Northamptonshire | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Northampton North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy - 34144900 - Electric vehicles ## Release History - 8 Oct 2024 at 15:41 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a375064-ac6a-4677-815a-af9726d60c86 - 11 Sep 2024 at 10:16 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a375064-ac6a-4677-815a-af9726d60c86 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a375064-ac6a-4677-815a-af9726d60c86 8th October 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c65ecff8-ce71-4319-b7a1-e60173705430 Please contact the email address on the SMT document if you have any questions. - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fba1a07b-3032-4007-9141-857b98444b90 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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