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MEP Consultant- Cambridge Business Park - Masterplanning

THE CROWN ESTATE

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25 Jul 2025 at 13:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Estate has completed a procurement process for the provision of engineering consultancy services, specifically related to masterplanning at the Cambridge Business Park, within the industry category of civil engineering consultancy services. This direct procurement, executed via a single tender action below threshold, commenced with a tender period concluding on 26th March 2025 and has progressed to the award stage as of 25th July 2025. The contract, valued at £160,375, is set to run from 27th March 2025 to 27th October 2026. The opportunity was available in the United Kingdom, specifically focused on engaging small and medium-sized enterprises, with Ramboll UK Limited selected as the supplier.

This tender creates significant business growth opportunities for companies capable of delivering specialised civil engineering consultancy services, particularly those established with experience in masterplanning projects. As the process was completed via direct procurement, businesses that are agile and possess the relevant industry expertise, especially smaller enterprises, were well-suited to compete. In understanding the operational demands and requirements of The Crown Estate, similar entities in engineering consultancy could position themselves competitively for future opportunities.

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Notice Title

MEP Consultant- Cambridge Business Park - Masterplanning

Notice Description

MEP Consultant- Cambridge Business Park - Masterplanning

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aa0a40ad-85ab-4f06-b8f7-b5f2d8652f98
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb242266-0a70-4b49-a095-ae1f237b21f3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,375 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£160,375 £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 - 27 Oct 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CROWN ESTATE
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
tenders@thecrownestate.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

RAMBOLL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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