Award

Building Surveying Services for Damp, Condensation & Mould cases & disrepair claims + minor structural alterations

CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 8 releases in its history.

Award

02 Oct 2025 at 15:47

Award

25 Sep 2025 at 08:17

Tender

29 May 2025 at 10:49

PlanningUpdate

28 Apr 2025 at 08:28

PlanningUpdate

09 Apr 2025 at 10:43

PlanningUpdate

03 Apr 2025 at 15:24

Planning

03 Apr 2025 at 15:00

Planning

03 Apr 2025 at 14:40

Summary of the contracting process

Cambridge City Council has completed the procurement process for building surveying services focused on damp, condensation, and mould cases, disrepair claims, and minor structural alterations. The procurement, initiated under the title "Building Surveying Services for Damp, Condensation & Mould cases & disrepair claims + minor structural alterations," utilised an open procedure and falls within the 'services' industry category. The contract was awarded to POTTER RAPER LTD, a small and medium-sized enterprise based in Beckenham, UK. While the contract was awarded on 24th September 2025 with a gross value of £310,402, the services are scheduled to commence on 15th October 2025 and conclude on 14th October 2026. The procurement is categorised under the CPV code 50000000, which pertains to repair and maintenance services, and the award covers services in the UKH12 region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in building surveying, particularly those with expertise in managing environmental issues such as damp and mould, and those proficient in addressing structural integrity and disrepair claims. Companies offering expert witness advice and representation, contractor supervision, and comprehensive survey reporting can find growth prospects by participating in such contracts. The emphasis on quality and effective service delivery makes it particularly suitable for small and medium-sized organisations that focus on providing high-quality, value-driven services. Additionally, businesses with capabilities in handling open tenders and adhering to government procurement laws will be well-suited to engage with similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Building Surveying Services for Damp, Condensation & Mould cases & disrepair claims + minor structural alterations

Notice Description

The proposed services / works to be covered by the proposed contract are as follows: - Damp, Condensation and Mould (DCM) surveys and reports. - Services in connection with Disrepair Claims covering services from inception to completion and Expert Witness advice and representation. - Structural surveys, from inception to completion including failure diagnosis, reports, design, tendering where required, contractor supervision and ad hoc advice to the council on structural problems.

Planning Information

• Supplier Engagement Event (on Teams): 7 May 2025 (1030) If you wish to attend the Supplier Engagement Event (on Teams): 7 May 2025, please email procurement@cambridge.gov.uk with email addresses for invitation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fce1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061907-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

71315000 - Building services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£666,666 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£666,666 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£258,669 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
5 May 2025Expired
Award Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
14 Oct 2025 - 14 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
2026-05-28

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
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, TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC

Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Market
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

POTTER RAPER

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