--- title: "Soft Market Test for Provision of a Mobility Monitoring Network for Cambridgeshire" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e0d86694-753c-4afb-af8b-c3b23f036a5b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e0d86694-753c-4afb-af8b-c3b23f036a5b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e0d86694-753c-4afb-af8b-c3b23f036a5b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e0d86694-753c-4afb-af8b-c3b23f036a5b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "LGSS" published: "2021-09-21" --- # Soft Market Test for Provision of a Mobility Monitoring Network for Cambridgeshire Buyer: LGSS Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e0d86694-753c-4afb-af8b-c3b23f036a5b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e0d86694-753c-4afb-af8b-c3b23f036a5b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e0d86694-753c-4afb-af8b-c3b23f036a5b.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves a soft market test for the provision of a mobility monitoring network in Cambridgeshire, led by the LGSS. The buying organisation includes the Greater Cambridge Partnership, Cambridgeshire County Council, South Cambridgeshire District Council, and Cambridge City Council, among others. The current stage is planning, with a key milestone, the engagement end date, set for 11th October 2021. Interested businesses are encouraged to review the technical specifications provided in the attachments, as this project is crucial for collecting traffic data and supporting infrastructure investments in the East of England. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs), that specialise in electric sensors, traffic monitoring equipment, or data collection solutions. The successful provision of reliable data will be vital for informed decision-making within local authorities and can significantly contribute to transport and housing projects within the region. Companies that demonstrate innovative approaches in sensor technology and data management are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. ## Notice This is a joint project between The Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) that is delivering the Greater Cambridge City Deal and comprises Cambridgeshire County Council, South Cambridgeshire District Council, Cambridge City Council, The University of Cambridge and representatives of local business through the) Business Board and the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA) which is led by the Mayor and made up of representatives from the seven constituent councils and works to deliver strategic projects across the region in conjunction with the businesses and local partners. The County Council will use the framework to buy sensors and is the accountable body for this procurement. In 2020, the GCP passed its first gateway review, releasing PS200m of funding for projects supporting transport and housing, skills and 'smart' solutions. GCP's next gateway review is due in April 2025 and has the potential to unlock a further PS200m of City Deal funding. The details of the methodology by which GCP will be assessed has not yet been agreed with central government but it is imperative that GCP undertakes appropriate data collection to enable the impact of the investment to date to be demonstrated. In addition, the CPCA is the Transport Authority for the region meaning that evidence of traffic movements in the cities and market towns within the region is critical for informed decision making. The importance of the provision of a reliable data to partners across the local authority bodies in the region has been highlighted even further through the last 18 months of the pandemic, making the need for this project clear. Interested parties should access the 2 accompanying attachments and follow the instructions therein if they wish to participate. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da35cd40-fd9c-40c8-9608-57397f001da9 | | 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 | 21 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 11 Oct 2021 | | 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 | LGSS | | Locality | CAMBRIDGE | | Post town | Cambridge | | Postcode | CB3 0AP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | | ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC | | Local authority | Cambridge | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Cambridge | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ### Codes - 30237475 - Electric sensors - 31644000 - Miscellaneous data recorders - 34970000 - Traffic-monitoring equipment - 35125100 - Sensors ## Release History - 21 Sep 2021 at 12:52 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da35cd40-fd9c-40c8-9608-57397f001da9 - 21 Sep 2021 at 12:35 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da35cd40-fd9c-40c8-9608-57397f001da9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da35cd40-fd9c-40c8-9608-57397f001da9 21st September 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c00a594e-523c-4dea-86df-0cd7873abcd5 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8daf6537-52fd-4223-b554-dceb04f65555 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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