Scope
Reference
24062
Description
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:
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.
Total value (estimated)
- £342,000 excluding VAT
- £410,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 18 May 2026 to 17 May 2029
- 3 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 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
Contract locations
- UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Engagement
Engagement deadline
5 September 2025
Engagement process description
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:
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.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
2 March 2026
Contracting authority
Cambridgeshire County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJVB-3262-VGVJ
New Shire Hall Emery Crescent Enterprise Campus,
Alconbury Weald, Huntingdon
PE28 4YE
United Kingdom
Region: UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government