Tender

Cambridge City Council - Urban Chalk Stream Restoration Projects

CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

07 Mar 2025 at 10:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cambridge City Council is inviting tenders for the "Urban Chalk Stream Restoration Projects" aimed at enhancing the ecological integrity of Hobson's Brook & Vicar's Brook, Cherry Hinton Brook, and Coldham's Brook. The project seeks to address issues such as sedimentation, erosion, habitat fragmentation, and biodiversity loss across 1.72 km of chalk streams. This tender falls under the Environmental Protection category and is located in England. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender period ending on 24 March 2025 and a contract period from 1 April 2025 to 1 September 2026. The total contract value is £66,000, and the procurement method used is an open procedure below the threshold.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental rehabilitation, safety services, and issues consultancy. Experienced contractors who can design and implement solutions for stream restoration and habitat connectivity would be well-positioned to compete. Smaller businesses (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, making this a prime opportunity for diverse business participation and growth. The project, sponsored by Cambridge City Council, offers a platform for companies to showcase their expertise in ecological restoration and expand their portfolio with a public sector contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cambridge City Council - Urban Chalk Stream Restoration Projects

Notice Description

Cambridge City Council seeks proposals from experienced and qualified contractors to design and deliver four interconnected urban chalk stream restoration projects. These projects focus on enhancing the ecological integrity of Hobson's Brook & Vicar's Brook, Cherry Hinton Brook, Coldham's Brook tackling key challenges such as sedimentation, erosion, habitat fragmentation, and biodiversity loss. Collectively, these initiatives aim to restore over 1.72 km of chalk streams and improve habitat connectivity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-06c5f80d-286e-4954-ab31-1772feadb8da
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13a486c5-481c-4f2f-8413-4f8d5ad43905
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

90720000 - Environmental protection

90721000 - Environmental safety services

90722000 - Environmental rehabilitation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£66,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 1 Sep 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 3QJ
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Market
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

Further Information

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