--- title: "24062 The Supply and build of a Mobile Library" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0581fc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0581fc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0581fc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0581fc.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2025-08-05" --- # 24062 The Supply and build of a Mobile Library Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0581fc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0581fc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0581fc.json) ## Summary Cambridgeshire County Council, a sub-central government authority located in Alconbury Weald, Huntingdon, is planning a procurement process for the supply and build of a mobile library, identified as "24062". This process is currently at the planning stage, with a focus on pre-market engagement to better understand the market dynamics for mobile libraries. The procurement falls under the industry categories of specialist vehicles, heavy-duty motor vehicles, and related vehicle services. The mobile library is to be purchased within the next twelve months, with the contract period expected to run from 18th May 2026 to 17th May 2029. Key dates include a milestone for engagement due by 5th September 2025 and a future notice date on 2nd March 2026. The procurement method is a pre-market engagement exercise aiming for a transparent and efficient tendering process. This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply, building, and conversion of specialised heavy-duty vehicles and related services, particularly those with experience in the manufacture of vehicle bodies and additional vehicle modifications. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are considered suitable for this bid, making it an inclusive opportunity for a wide range of suppliers. Engaging in this procurement process allows businesses to collaborate with a reputable public authority, potentially enhancing their market presence and establishing long-term partnerships within the public sector. Interested businesses are encouraged to participate in the pre-market engagement to articulate their capabilities and insights into efficient mobile library solutions. ## Notice This is a Premarket engagement exercise to help Cambridgeshire County Council's Library service understand better the market place for mobile libraries and how we can procure this vehicle is a suitable and efficient manner. The Council is looking to purchase a new mobile library in the next Twelve (12) months. If you are interested - full details can be found on the Council's etendering system - ProContract using this link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=56c315f4-1372-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True Please read the attached document found on the link and if you are interested in provided your thoughts and insights, use the link: https://forms.office.com/e/tsqX1EUB4b This is also found in the document. Bidders are not required to register with ProContract or to express interest in this project to participate. ### Planning Information This is a Premarket engagement exercise to help Cambridgeshire County Council's Library service understand better the market place for mobile libraries and how we can procure this vehicle is a suitable and efficient manner. The Council is looking to purchase a new mobile library in the next Twelve (12) months. If you are interested - full details can be found on the Council's etendering system - ProContract using this link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=56c315f4-1372-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True Please read the attached document found on the link and if you are interested in provided your thoughts and insights, use the link: https://forms.office.com/e/tsqX1EUB4b This is also found in the document. Bidders are not required to register with ProContract or to express interest in this project to participate. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046306-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | 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 | 5 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 2 Mar 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 May 2026 - 17 May 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £342,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | ALCONBURY WEALD, 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 34114000 - Specialist vehicles - 34140000 - Heavy-duty motor vehicles - 34200000 - Vehicle bodies, trailers or semi-trailers - 34300000 - Parts and accessories for vehicles and their engines - 50112110 - Body-repair services for vehicles - 50117000 - Vehicle conversion and reconditioning services ## Release History - 5 Aug 2025 at 16:00 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046306-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046306-2025 5th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://forms.office.com/e/tsqX1EUB4b - https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=56c315f4-1372-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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