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Transport- Cambridge Business Park (Masterplanning)

THE CROWN ESTATE

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25 Jul 2025 at 13:11

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Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Estate has completed the procurement process for the "Transport- Cambridge Business Park (Masterplanning)" project, which falls under the industry category of transport systems consultancy services. The procurement followed a direct, single tender action method, below the threshold, and the contract was awarded to Ove Arup & Partners Ltd. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the award made on 26th March 2025 and the contract set from 27th March 2025 to 25th September 2026. This project is based in the United Kingdom, under the services category, and is especially suitable for SMEs.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in transport consultancy, particularly those positioned to deliver innovative solutions for large-scale master planning projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the capability to offer transport systems consultancy services may find projects like this advantageous. The procurement was managed by The Crown Estate, presenting aligned opportunities for established partnerships and industry prestige to businesses that qualify as potential suppliers for similar future projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Transport- Cambridge Business Park (Masterplanning)

Notice Description

Transport- Cambridge Business Park (Masterplanning)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-05092e2b-ec34-43e3-9c66-0e59cc74a3a8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62c5d816-be11-42a9-9605-1e9e96b52107
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£144,471 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£144,471 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2025 - 25 Sep 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CROWN ESTATE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1Y 4AH
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OVE ARUP & PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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