Planning

Cambridgeshire County Council Construction Framework 2026 - Market Testing Document

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

25 Feb 2025 at 08:18

Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

18 Feb 2025 at 11:05

Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

12 Feb 2025 at 17:03

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cambridgeshire County Council is initiating a market testing process for their upcoming Construction Framework 2026. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with the engagement end date set for 14th March 2025. This framework will cover both major and minor construction projects within the East of England, particularly focusing on educational buildings. The current frameworks, which will be replaced, end in November 2025 and April 2026 respectively. Businesses are invited to provide feedback on the best approach for the upcoming tender process, with documents available for review and submission to Jon Collyns at the Council.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in construction, particularly those with experience in educational infrastructure and mechanical and electrical works. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. By engaging in this process, businesses can position themselves to secure significant contracts, potentially worth up to £1m for fabric works and £500k for mechanical and electrical projects, thereby catalysing business growth and establishing a partnership with Cambridgeshire County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cambridgeshire County Council Construction Framework 2026 - Market Testing Document

Notice Description

Cambridgeshire County Council currently have 2 frameworks covering Construction Requirements, both of which are mature in terms of being the latest iterations of similar frameworks held by the Authority for several years. The Design & Build Framework is for larger scale projects, mainly but not exclusively related to Education Buildings, and ends in November 2025. The Minor Works framework covers smaller requirements up to approx. PS1m in value for Fabric and PS500k for Mechanical & Electrical requirements, and ends in April 2026. The Authority is keen to understand views from the market as to the best vehicle for delivering our anticipated pipeline of work from April 2026, and requests interested parties to access the attached document, complete it and return it to Jon.collyns@cambridgeshire.gov.uk. NOTE: The document was updated on 18th February, as one of the questions around having the skills and expertise required to deliver school extensions, including considering the extra requirements from BB103, DfE guidance, using project milestones etc incorrectly referred to the wrong Lot.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62670925-19a5-43d7-ab9a-78af2e9082ca
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Mar 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE28 4YE
Post Town
Peterborough
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
The Stukeleys
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Further Information

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