--- title: "Cambridge City Council - Engagement Event for Market Electricity Project" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-09d73cba-f282-4936-98af-dc033d09d96b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-09d73cba-f282-4936-98af-dc033d09d96b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-09d73cba-f282-4936-98af-dc033d09d96b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-09d73cba-f282-4936-98af-dc033d09d96b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL" published: "2022-03-06" --- # Cambridge City Council - Engagement Event for Market Electricity Project Buyer: CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-09d73cba-f282-4936-98af-dc033d09d96b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-09d73cba-f282-4936-98af-dc033d09d96b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-09d73cba-f282-4936-98af-dc033d09d96b.json) ## Summary Cambridge City Council is initiating a procurement process for the "Engagement Event for Market Electricity Project," focused on electrical installation work. The event will take place on 21st March 2022 at 10:00 am in the city centre of Cambridge, with the engagement end date set for 18th March 2022 by 4:00 pm. This procurement is currently in the planning stage and aims to address the electrical infrastructure of the city centre markets, which is under strain due to increased usage from traders. The contract classification is under Electrical installation work (CPV 45310000). This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in electrical services, particularly those experienced in upgrading electrical systems and providing post-installation maintenance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and value-based community service enterprises (VCSEs) can particularly benefit from this engagement, as they will have the chance to influence specification requirements and potentially secure contracts related to the upgrade to a robust 32A system, and metered installations that meet future market demands. ## Notice Cambridge City Council would like to engage with suppliers regarding the city centre markets electrical works. Below is the background and requirements. Approximately 10 years ago, major work was undertaken to upgrade the electrics on the Market stalls. This involved the installation of 2 x 16 Amp sockets in a box on each of the 99 pitches. It is our understanding that each row of between 7 and 9 pitches runs on its own "circuit" of sorts. There is a fuse box at the end of each row and a large one in the underground level of the market. Since the introduction of Hot Food onto the market and with its increasing popularity and increased load on this system, it has become clear that the infrastructure is struggling to support the amount of usage traders are placing on it. This has been made obvious by fuse boxes tripping out and the need to reset several times a day, especially on days when the market is at full occupancy. The idea at this time is to introduce a 32A system that can carry additional usage as well as the provision for LED lighting on each pitch. In addition, we would also like to enquire about the possibility of "metering" the boxes on each stall to better monitor and charge with a system that is based on usage. We are hoping to achieve a system that can manage the usage of our current traders at full capacity as well as having the potential to "future-proof" any installation by ensuring it will be able to cope with demands of an ever-changing market. We would also be interested to hear from companies about the post-installation maintenance side of any project in terms of repairs and callouts where possible. NEED: - Upgrade amount of load infrastructure can withstand - Move from 16A to 32Amp - Allow provisions for LED lighting on each pitch WANT: - Metered boxes per pitch - Post-installation maintenance/callouts for repairs The event will allow Cambridge City Council an opportunity to engage with experts in the electrical and will allow you to engage with the Council to shape the specification requirements for a procurement process. The event will take place in the city centre (venue to be confirmed) on Monday 21st March 2022 at 10:00am and will include a site visit to the market. If you wish to attend, please send a message via the Proactis portal https://procontract.due-north.com with your company name, and attendees name and email address by 4:00pm Friday 18th March, all attendees will receive email confirmation and venue details the week commencing 14th March. Key Dates * Event 21st March at 10:00am * Reply 18th March by 4:00pm * Invites w/c 14th March ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96bac319-4277-4be9-81f0-f8ddc65f466c | | 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 | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 18 Mar 2022 | | 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 | CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | CAMBRIDGE | | Post town | Cambridge | | Postcode | CB2 3QJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | | ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC | | Local authority | Cambridge | | Electoral ward | Market | | Westminster constituency | Cambridge | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45310000 - Electrical installation work - 45311000 - Electrical wiring and fitting work ## Release History - 6 Mar 2022 at 18:05 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96bac319-4277-4be9-81f0-f8ddc65f466c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96bac319-4277-4be9-81f0-f8ddc65f466c 6th March 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=e728ce85-779d-ec11-8112-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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