--- title: "Cambridgeshire County Council EV Cable Channel Trial Open Supplier List" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c471d12f-0519-456c-8dc9-a620ff72981e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c471d12f-0519-456c-8dc9-a620ff72981e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c471d12f-0519-456c-8dc9-a620ff72981e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c471d12f-0519-456c-8dc9-a620ff72981e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-01-27" --- # Cambridgeshire County Council EV Cable Channel Trial Open Supplier List Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c471d12f-0519-456c-8dc9-a620ff72981e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c471d12f-0519-456c-8dc9-a620ff72981e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c471d12f-0519-456c-8dc9-a620ff72981e.json) ## Summary Cambridgeshire County Council is organising a trial aimed at evaluating the viability of electric vehicle (EV) cable channels as a charging solution for residents without off-street parking. This public procurement process, titled "Cambridgeshire County Council EV Cable Channel Trial Open Supplier List," is currently in the planning stage and is set to commence in early Spring 2026. The trial will be conducted in the East of England, with a supplier-led approach on an approved supplier basis. The trial comprises two phases, allowing up to 250 cable installations across several districts. Suppliers are invited to engage in this opportunity, with the engagement period ending on 28th January 2026. The industry category falls under chargers (31158000) and electric vehicles (34144900). This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses involved in EV infrastructure and related technologies to engage in innovative public projects. The trial's phased approach presents a chance for suppliers to demonstrate their capabilities and establish themselves as key players in the growing EV market. Businesses well-suited to compete include those specialising in EV technology, particularly SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). By participating, suppliers can foster relationships with local authorities and residents, potentially leading to future collaborations and expanded market presence. ## Notice Cambridgeshire County Council are developing a trial to test whether electric vehicle (EV) cable channels are an appropriate charging solution in Cambridgeshire, to enable residents with no off-street parking to charge their EV using a domestic energy tariff by placing the cable in a cross-pavement channel. The Council has approval to trial up to 250 cable channels across two phases. The trial is expected to commence in early Spring 2026. It has agreed to take a supplier led approach, on an approved supplier basis. Suppliers who meet our specification criteria will be permitted to take part in the trial and accept applications from residents during the trial period. The trial will follow a phased approach, with a light-touch evaluation of phase 1 with the expectation of a smooth transition to phase 2, dependent on whether any unresolvable issues arise. The number of channels permitted across the two phases are as follows: Phase 1: Up to 50 channel installations; 10 per district. Phase 2: Up to 200 channel installations; 40 per district. Please see the attached document "Cambridgeshire EV Cable Channel Trial_Expression of Interest Advert " for more details including how to apply. NOTE; This ocument was updated on 27th January 2026. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6628ba5-c87c-4e19-85a3-32c0551bec20 | | 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 | 27 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 28 Jan 2026 | | 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 | CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | HUNTINGDON | | Post town | Peterborough | | Postcode | PE28 4YE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | | ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC | | Local authority | Huntingdonshire | | Electoral ward | The Stukeleys | | Westminster constituency | Huntingdon | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 31158000 - Chargers - 34144900 - Electric vehicles ## Release History - 27 Jan 2026 at 09:50 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6628ba5-c87c-4e19-85a3-32c0551bec20 - 17 Dec 2025 at 12:12 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6628ba5-c87c-4e19-85a3-32c0551bec20 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6628ba5-c87c-4e19-85a3-32c0551bec20 27th January 2026 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/26959a87-a1fe-4fee-9c44-53978433a968 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/26e6ff1e-d197-4fe4-a4a5-1534c5ea15dd ## Notice URLs - https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/residents/travel-roads-and-parking ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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