Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Cheshire East Borough Council
Westfields, Middlewich Road
Sandbach
CW11 1HZ
UK
Contact person: Mrs Victoria Adjekum
Telephone: +44 1270686440
E-mail: Victoria.adjekum@cheshireeast.gov.uk
NUTS: UKD62
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: http://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.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
II.1.2) Main CPV code
34928450
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.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
II.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.
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Standard Chargepoints
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45233293
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD62
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
open or restricted procedure to be decided
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Flush Fitting
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45233293
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD62
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
open or restricted procedure to be decided
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
03/02/2025
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.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.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
30/09/2024