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Cambridge Eastern Access Travel Hub

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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12 Mar 2026 at 14:50

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process involves the award of a contract by Cambridgeshire County Council for the Cambridge Eastern Access Travel Hub project. The contract, falling under the services industry category with a focus on archaeological services, is based in the East of England, United Kingdom. The tender was initiated under a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement, and has reached the award stage. The contract period spans from 14th January 2026 to 14th March 2026, with the award published on 12th March 2026. The awarded contract is valued at £41,915 GBP.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in archaeological services, particularly those suited to collaborative council-led projects. It is tailored for SMEs and social enterprises (VCSE), making it an attractive proposition for smaller or community-focused organisations seeking to expand their service offerings within public sector frameworks. The University of Cambridge's Archaeological Unit has been involved as the supplier, emphasising the demand for expert archaeological services with experience in similar frameworks. Businesses with a strong background in archaeological surveys and fieldwork, along with the capability to operate in the East of England, may find substantial opportunity in similar future contracts within the council's initiatives.

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Notice Title

Cambridge Eastern Access Travel Hub

Notice Description

This contract was an award from the Cambridgeshire County Council Archaeological Fieldworks Framework for an Archaeological Geophysical Survey for Cambridge Eastern Access Travel Hub Development.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d56816a4-e0ff-4874-940e-da55da519a6a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4497510-e80c-4069-b5c9-d04d1d201c9d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71351914 - Archaeological services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£41,915 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41,915 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jan 2026 - 14 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE, CAMBRIDGE ARCHAEOLOGICAL UNIT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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