24062 Provision for Supply, build and Fit out of a new Mobile Library Vehicle

Buyer
Cambridgeshire County Council
Value
£250,000
Closes
5 January 2027
Where
Alconbury Weald, Huntingdon, the East of England
Type
Open tender

In plain English

Cambridgeshire County Council is buying one new electric mobile library vehicle, built and fitted out to their specification. The supplier will deliver the finished vehicle and work with their maintenance contractor to keep warranties active. This is a straightforward purchase and build contract running for 24 months from January 2027, with a possible 12-month extension.

What the buyer wants

• Supply and build a new electric mobile library vehicle to specification • Fit out the interior as a functioning mobile library • Coordinate with Cambridge City Council's Vehicle Engineering Services to maintain all warranties during the contract period

Likely requirements

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This contract heavily favours established vehicle builders or specialist library vehicle suppliers. A small independent tradesperson (electrician, builder, cleaner) cannot realistically bid alone: you would need to either partner with a vehicle manufacturing company or have direct experience building bespoke vehicles to commercial/public sector standard.

How to bid

This is an open tender: any eligible business can respond directly to the buyer by the deadline, with no framework membership needed.

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