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GCP CSETS2 & Cambourne to Cambridge Ricardo Rail safety verification work

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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23 Dec 2024 at 13:14

Summary of the contracting process

Cambridgeshire County Council has awarded a contract to Ricardo Rail Ltd for providing safety verification services under the project titled "GCP CSETS2 & Cambourne to Cambridge Ricardo Rail safety verification work". This procurement falls under the construction-related services category (CPV 71500000) and pertains to the East of England region. The contract period commenced on 17 April 2023 and will end on 31 December 2024. The procurement was conducted through a limited method, specifically using a competitive quotation process below threshold, and concluded with an active award on 31 March 2023. The total contract value is £29,826 GBP, and the tender process is now in the award stage.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction-related services, particularly those experienced in safety verification and oversight services. Smaller enterprises and specialists in rail safety would be well-suited to engage with this type of work. By demonstrating competencies in standards management and safety protocols within rail and infrastructure projects, these businesses can solidify their position in the public procurement market and potentially secure future tenders of a similar nature, especially within the East of England region.

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Notice Title

GCP CSETS2 & Cambourne to Cambridge Ricardo Rail safety verification work

Notice Description

This was an award from Cambridgeshire County Council to Ricardo Rail to provide an Independent Competent Person (ICP) to oversee the SMS and carry out Safety Verification for Cambourne to Cambridge and CSET schemes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b7ce60e6-760c-4c33-b298-595e36453400
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/709dab80-3ee9-45fd-ad1b-6cdf39daf03f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71500000 - Construction-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£29,826 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,826 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
16 Apr 2023 - 31 Dec 2024 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
CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB3 0AP
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RICARDO RAIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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