--- title: "Cambridge City Council - EoI for Bin Sensors (PIN)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b7c95c8b-70df-4b2b-bff5-f527e14a474d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b7c95c8b-70df-4b2b-bff5-f527e14a474d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b7c95c8b-70df-4b2b-bff5-f527e14a474d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b7c95c8b-70df-4b2b-bff5-f527e14a474d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL" published: "2024-03-15" --- # Cambridge City Council - EoI for Bin Sensors (PIN) Buyer: CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b7c95c8b-70df-4b2b-bff5-f527e14a474d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b7c95c8b-70df-4b2b-bff5-f527e14a474d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b7c95c8b-70df-4b2b-bff5-f527e14a474d.json) ## Summary The Cambridge City Council is planning a procurement process for the provision of bin sensor systems for street waste management purposes. The project aims to improve waste collection efficiency, reduce operational costs, enhance environmental sustainability, and respond to complaints of overflowing bins. Interested suppliers are invited to express their interest by the deadline of 4th April 2024. This tender presents an opportunity for suppliers, manufacturers, and service providers in the sewage, refuse, cleaning, and environmental services industry. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations may find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. The procurement process, initiated as a planning stage tender, will involve the supply and installation of bin sensor systems, integration with existing waste management infrastructure, and route optimisation for waste collection. ## Notice Prior Information Notice (PIN): Procurement of Bin Sensor Systems Introduction: This prior information notice is issued by Cambridge City Council to inform potential suppliers about an upcoming procurement opportunity for the provision of bin sensor systems. This PIN is released with the idea that those organisations that submit their information via this route will be given direct access to the tender once it is released. The opportunity will, of course, still be advertised in the normal manner, however, any company expressing an interest at this point will get an automatic email once it is live on the portal should we decide to proceed with the full tender. Additionally, Cambridge City Council reserve the right to hold a market engagement event for interested parties. This will be decided once we are clear on the level of interest. It should be noted that there may be other partner councils who will also become part of this procurement. Cambridge City Council will be the lead authority and will procure on behalf of other interested Councils. Description of current thinking on the Contract outline and requirements The contract pertains to the procurement of bin sensor systems for street waste management purposes. The bin sensors are intended to monitor fill levels and optimise waste collection operations. The system should be capable of accurately detecting fill levels, transmitting data wirelessly, and integrating with existing waste management infrastructure. Objectives: * Improve efficiency in waste collection processes. * Reduce operational costs associated with waste management. * Enhance environmental sustainability by optimising waste collection routes. * Reducing litter numbers * Increasing responses times to complaints of overflowing bins * Reducing complaints on overflowing bins Scope of Work: The scope of work includes, but is not limited to: * Supply and installation of bin sensor systems. * Configuration and calibration of sensors. * Integration with existing waste management software or platforms. * Provision of training and technical support.Routing of all street bin assets including those without sensors * Route optimisation * Fleet size configuration * Staff resource planning Timeline: It is anticipated that the procurement process will commence in Early in quarter one of FY24/25. The timeline for submission of proposals, evaluation, and contract award will be specified in the tender documents. However, the closing date to express an interest for this PIN is midday 4th April 2024 Participation: Interested suppliers, manufacturers, and service providers are invited to express their interest by completing the document and questions attached to this notice. This notice serves as an early indication of the contract opportunity and does not constitute a formal tender process or offer. Market Consultation: This notice may lead to the Council conduct market consultations to gather insights and feedback from potential suppliers. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d0607ff-6247-4317-9e17-6690b7be4458 | | 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 | 15 Mar 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 15 Jun 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 | 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 - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ## Release History - 15 Mar 2024 at 10:09 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d0607ff-6247-4317-9e17-6690b7be4458 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d0607ff-6247-4317-9e17-6690b7be4458 15th March 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=3c84b9c3-b3e2-ee11-8127-005056b64545 Advert ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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