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South Cambridgeshire District Council - Air Quality modelling of Sites of Scientific Interest (SSSIs) to inform the Greater Cambridge Local Plan

SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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13 Jul 2026 at 12:47

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

South Cambridgeshire District Council is seeking consultants for an air quality modelling project in collaboration with Cambridge City Council. This tender, titled "South Cambridgeshire District Council - Air Quality modelling of Sites of Scientific Interest (SSSIs) to inform the Greater Cambridge Local Plan," falls under the urban and technical planning services industry. The project location is primarily in Greater Cambridge, United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage and is being conducted through an open procedure below the threshold. The tender period closes on 21st July 2026, with the contract expected to commence on 15th August 2026 and conclude by the end of November 2026. The contracting authority's main office is located at South Cambridgeshire Hall, Cambourne Business Park, Cambourne.

This opportunity is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in urban and technical planning services, particularly those with a focus on environmental impact analyses. The contract, valued at £30,000, offers businesses the chance to showcase their expertise in modelling road traffic emissions and contribute to shaping regional planning strategies. Participation in this contract could enhance a company’s industry credentials, potentially leading to further engagements in local government projects. Businesses that are adept in providing comprehensive service packages integrating planning and environmental consulting can particularly benefit from this tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

South Cambridgeshire District Council - Air Quality modelling of Sites of Scientific Interest (SSSIs) to inform the Greater Cambridge Local Plan

Notice Description

Cambridge City Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council (the Councils) are seeking suitably qualified consultants to carry out air quality modelling of road traffic emissions in proximity of Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) within the area of Cambridge City Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council (Greater Cambridge). This will be evidence to inform the joint Greater Cambridge Local Plan.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/774edbb0-23ab-4393-b94d-7c0542ea2013
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71356400 - Technical planning services

71410000 - Urban planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 20265 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Aug 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 1-6 months
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
SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBOURNE
Postcode
CB23 6EA
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
South Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Cambourne
Westminster Constituency
St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire

Further Information

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