--- title: "Wight Innovation Hub Soft Market Testing" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-43854741-d669-4dff-a13d-c7118b1386da" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-43854741-d669-4dff-a13d-c7118b1386da" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-43854741-d669-4dff-a13d-c7118b1386da.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-43854741-d669-4dff-a13d-c7118b1386da.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL" published: "2019-07-30" --- # Wight Innovation Hub Soft Market Testing Buyer: ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-43854741-d669-4dff-a13d-c7118b1386da [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-43854741-d669-4dff-a13d-c7118b1386da) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-43854741-d669-4dff-a13d-c7118b1386da.json) ## Summary The Isle of Wight Council is currently in the planning stage of the procurement process for the "Wight Innovation Hub Soft Market Testing". This initiative aims to explore options for developing and operating the Wight Innovation Hub, which will be located at the Rangefinder Campus in Northwood near Cowes, Isle of Wight. Interested parties are invited to submit feedback by completing a questionnaire submitted via the South East Business Portal by 20 August 2019. A site tour is scheduled for 13 August 2019, and this engagement is critical for shaping the business case for future procurement activities. The procurement classification includes installation services for electrical and mechanical equipment, alongside architectural and construction consultancy services. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for SMEs and related businesses to engage with the Isle of Wight Council, particularly those specialising in installation, architecture, and consultancy services. The soft market testing is designed to acquire insights that will lay the groundwork for a future procurement process, making it ideal for companies looking to expand their outreach in public sector contracts. Businesses that can provide innovative solutions and are adept at responding to consultations would be particularly well-suited to compete in this tendering process. ## Notice The Isle of Wight Council is seeking to engage the market to explore options for the development and subsequent operation of the Wight Innovation Hub to be based in two council-leased buildings at the Rangefinder Campus in Northwood near Cowes on the Isle of Wight. The findings of the consultation will assist in the production of the business case to support the project. The budget stated is as a nominal sum as the soft market testing will enable us to gain greater certainty for the business case that will generate any further procurement process. Interested parties are invited to submit feedback to help shape our proposals. To do so you must complete a short questionnaire to be returned to us via the South East Business Portal by 20 August 2019. A tour of the facility will be taking place on 13 August 2019. Those interested in taking part should contact us through the messaging facility on the South East Business Portal ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cc9d52e-61a0-4ffb-a43e-0de41aa2dc5d | | 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 | 30 Jul 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 20 Aug 2019 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1 | | 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 | ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL | | Locality | NEWPORT | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO30 1UD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ34 Isle of Wight | | Local authority | Isle of Wight | | Electoral ward | Newport Central | | Westminster constituency | Isle of Wight West | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 51 - Installation services (except software) - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 51110000 - Installation services of electrical equipment - 51120000 - Installation services of mechanical equipment - 51510000 - Installation services of general-purpose machinery and equipment - 71200000 - Architectural and related services - 71530000 - Construction consultancy services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ## Release History - 30 Jul 2019 at 14:54 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cc9d52e-61a0-4ffb-a43e-0de41aa2dc5d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cc9d52e-61a0-4ffb-a43e-0de41aa2dc5d 30th July 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=aa7cc391-c6b2-e911-80f8-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.iwight.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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