Award

Urban Chalk Stream Restoration Projects

CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 May 2025 at 09:07

Tender

06 Mar 2025 at 17:08

Summary of the contracting process

Cambridge City Council has completed the procurement process for the "Urban Chalk Stream Restoration Projects." Located in Cambridge, the council aimed to enhance the ecological integrity of various chalk streams, including Hobson's Brook, Vicar's Brook, Cherry Hinton Brook, and Coldham's Brook. The contract was awarded to Deben Valley Environmental Ltd, a supplier situated in Bury St. Edmunds. The procurement method used was an open competition below the threshold, and the contract, valued at £79,080, will span from 21 May 2025 to 2 September 2026, with potential extensions available. The project falls under the environmental management and protection services category.

This procurement presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental management and construction related to water projects. Companies with expertise in urban planning, landscape architecture, or related fields could find similar opportunities advantageous for business expansion. As the project addresses challenges such as sedimentation, erosion, habitat fragmentation, and biodiversity loss, firms offering innovative solutions to these environmental issues would be well-suited to compete in future tenders of this nature, particularly if they focus on sustainable development within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Urban Chalk Stream Restoration Projects

Notice Description

Cambridge City Council seeks proposals from experienced and qualified contractors to design and deliver four interconnected urban chalk stream restoration projects. These projects focus on enhancing the ecological integrity of Hobson's Brook & Vicar's Brook, Cherry Hinton Brook, Coldham's Brook tackling key challenges such as sedimentation, erosion, habitat fragmentation, and biodiversity loss. Collectively, these initiatives aim to restore over 1.72 km of chalk streams and improve habitat connectivity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ea4a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023612-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

45240000 - Construction work for water projects

71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services

90710000 - Environmental management

90720000 - Environmental protection

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£79,080 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
20 May 2025 - 2 Sep 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@cambridge.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 1BY
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
TLH1 East Anglia

Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Market
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DEBEN VALLEY ENVIRONMENTAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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