--- title: "Market Engagement Event for the procurement of a concession contract for electric vehicle charging infrastructure utilising LEVI funding (OZEV)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04a3f0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04a3f0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04a3f0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04a3f0.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2024-09-30" --- # Market Engagement Event for the procurement of a concession contract for electric vehicle charging infrastructure utilising LEVI funding (OZEV) Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04a3f0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04a3f0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04a3f0.json) ## Summary Cheshire East Borough Council is planning a procurement process for electric vehicle charging infrastructure, utilising LEVI funding from OZEV. A market engagement event will be held online via Microsoft Teams on 24th October 2024 from 10am to 12pm to review and provide feedback on the upcoming procurement's approach and specification. Key dates include the submission deadline for responses to the Soft Market Testing Questionnaire, which is noon on 1st November 2024. This project is in the planning stage, with a potential procurement start in late 2024 or early 2025, covering the installation of street furniture bollards within the UKD62 region. Businesses can expect further detailed notice by February 2025. This tender represents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in electric vehicle infrastructure, particularly those experienced in installing street furniture. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focused on sustainable infrastructure solutions would be well-suited for this project. Engaging in this market consultation could provide valuable insights and allow businesses to tailor their solutions to meet the council’s needs, increasing the likelihood of winning future procurement contracts. Relevant businesses should participate in the market engagement event and submit their feedback and queries promptly to ensure their interests and solutions are considered. ## Notice Cheshire East Council would like to invite organisations to attend a market consultation event (on Microsoft Teams) to review and feedback on the approach and specification for the upcoming procurement to distribute LEVI funding from OZEV. A questionnaire is attached to the market consultation event on www.the-chest.org.uk along DN744968 with a draft version of the specification for review and comment. All feedback must be received via the chest prior to 1st November 2024 at 12 noon via the chest to be considered. The market engagement event will be held on 24th October 2024 10am-12pm. To attend this event, please email victoria.adjekum@cheshireeast.gov.uk to confirm the email addresses of the attendees. Further details are contained in this prior information notice at section II.2.4 which outlines the matters on which the Authority is seeking feedback and views from the market. The Authority is seeking responses to its Soft Market Testing Questionnaire in advance of the deadline of 1st November 2024. Responses should be submitted through www.the-chest.org.uk Participation in this market engagement exercise is not a requirement for participation in any future procurement process undertaken by the Authority, nor is it intended that any responses received to the Soft Market Testing Questionnaire have the effect of distorting future competition or violating the principles of non-discrimination and transparency. All clarification questions should be directed through www.the-chest.org.uk as individual queries cannot be answered outside of this process. The Soft Market Testing Questionnaire (including a supporting descriptive document with background information) will be available on The Chest e-tendering portal at: www.the@chest.org.uk ### Lot Information Standard Chargepoints open or restricted procedure to be decided Flush Fitting open or restricted procedure to be decided ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031103-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 3 Feb 2025 | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | SANDBACH | | Post town | Crewe | | Postcode | CW11 1HZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East | | Local authority | Cheshire East | | Electoral ward | Sandbach Town | | Westminster constituency | Congleton | | Delivery location | TLD62 Cheshire East | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 34928450 - Bollards - 45233293 - Installation of street furniture ## Release History - 30 Sep 2024 at 07:58 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031103-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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