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title: "24086 Provision of Technical Consultancy for Local Area Energy Planning Invitation to Tender."
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# 24086 Provision of Technical Consultancy for Local Area Energy Planning Invitation to Tender.

Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049bdf

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## Summary

Cambridgeshire County Council, a regional authority based in Huntingdon, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for its Local Area Energy Planning Initiative. The contract, titled "Provision of Technical Consultancy for Local Area Energy Planning Invitation to Tender", aims at creating a local energy infrastructure plan. This project falls under the services category, particularly targeting research and development services and related consultancy services. The procurement process was conducted using an open procurement method and is now at the award stage with the contract having been signed on 7th February 2025. The project focuses on technical consultancy services that will support the energy transition in Cambridgeshire with a budget allocation of £179,319.96.

This tender presents a remarkable opportunity for businesses specializing in energy data analysis, environmental engineering, and consultancy services. Ideal participants for such projects are firms with robust experience in energy system planning, urban planning, and cost estimation, particularly those with proficiency in engaging local stakeholders and communities. The winning supplier, Mott MacDonald, is a large-scale consultancy and engineering firm, highlighting the suitability for well-established businesses with extensive technical expertise and experience in large-scale infrastructure projects. The tender emphasises the importance of quality with a 70% criteria weight, suggesting significant opportunities for businesses prepared to deliver exceptional consultancy services. Successful involvement in such a prominent project can lead to enhanced industry reputation and potential expansion into similar projects within the regional and national market.

## Notice

To appoint a supplier to create a local energy system infrastructure plan for Cambridgeshire that will help to achieve net zero ambitions, unlock housing and other clean economic growth more quickly and cost effectively than 'business as usual', engage stakeholder and communities in delivery, whilst identifying opportunities for communities to benefit financially from energy system change and tackle inequality in infrastructure provision. There are two key areas for this requirement: Technical knowledge/experience within the energy and Urban planning sector to provide the contents of what will go into the LAEP Costing/pricing - similar to above though with a Quantity surveyor knowledge/experience to provide financials based on the findings and recommendations of key one area Duration will be for 10 months

### Lot Information

Lot 1

To appoint a supplier to create a local energy system infrastructure plan for Cambridgeshire that will help to achieve net zero ambitions, unlock housing and other clean economic growth more quickly and cost effectively than 'business as usual', engage stakeholder and communities in delivery, whilst identifying opportunities for communities to benefit financially from energy system change and tackle inequality in infrastructure provision. There are two key areas for this requirement: Technical knowledge/experience within the energy and Urban planning sector to provide the contents of what will go into the LAEP Costing/pricing - similar to above though with a Quantity surveyor knowledge/experience to provide financials based on the findings and recommendations of key one area Duration will be for 10 months

Options: The Authority proposes to enter into one Contract for an initial period of nine (9) months with the preferred bidder, with an option to extend for a further three (3) months, making twelve (12) months in total.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017459-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | 3 Oct 2024 |
| Award date | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £179,319 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MOTT MACDONALD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 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

- 45262640 - Environmental improvement works
- 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services
- 71314000 - Energy and related services
- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2025 at 06:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017459-2025
- 25 Oct 2024 at 13:22 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034683-2024
- 9 Oct 2024 at 15:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032473-2024
- 18 Sep 2024 at 12:55 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029844-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=5f865f40-5086-ef11-8130-005056b64545
- https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/

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