Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Cheshire East Borough Council
Westfields, Middlewich Road
Sandbach
CW11 1HZ
Contact
Mrs Victoria Adjekum
Victoria.adjekum@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 1270686440
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKD62 - Cheshire East
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/
Buyer's address
http://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Market Engagement Event for the procurement of a concession contract for electric vehicle charging infrastructure utilising LEVI funding (OZEV)
Reference number
DN744968
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 34928450 - Bollards
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
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
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:
2 lots, potentially restricted to bidders bidding for one lot only subject to feedback from market engagement.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Standard Chargepoints
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45233293 - Installation of street furniture
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD62 - Cheshire East
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
open or restricted procedure to be decided
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Flush Fitting
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45233293 - Installation of street furniture
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD62 - Cheshire East
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
open or restricted procedure to be decided
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
3 February 2025
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Subject to the provisions and requirements of the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the Authority and its appointed advisors shall hold all information provided in response to this market engagement exercise in the strictest confidence. Respondents are advised that by submitting a response to the Soft Market Testing Questionnaire, that neither they nor the Authority are under any obligation to provide the proposed service or enter into a contractual relationship in line with any information provided as part of a Soft Market Testing Questionnaire response.
The Authority intends to proceed to procurement of electric vehicle infrastructure (LEVI) in late 2024 to early 2025, however makes no guarantees, commitments or representations that it will commence a procurement process.
This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is an indication of potential future procurement activity
and is subject to change. The PIN is not part of any pre-qualification or selection process and
is not a commitment by the Authority to enter a procurement process. The Authority is keen
to explore all options or solutions that may be currently available in the market and would
like to engage with potential providers in this regard.
Responses to the questionnaire should be submitted electronically via the chest by 12 noon on the 1st November 2024. Clarification questions should be submitted via the chest prior to this
deadline.