Tender

Cambourne to Cambridge Construction Procurement

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

04 Mar 2026 at 15:33

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Planning

29 Jan 2026 at 11:17

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

23 Apr 2025 at 12:47

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

22 Apr 2025 at 10:13

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Cambourne to Cambridge Construction Procurement project, managed by Cambridgeshire County Council, has recently undergone updates. Following the withdrawal of the previous tender, the council intends to reissue a new pipeline notice and host a Competitive Flexible Procedure. This project falls within the construction industry category and is located in Alconbury Weald, Huntingdon, United Kingdom. Key changes include the procurement strategy being adjusted based on market consultation responses, which had a closing date of 19th February 2026. The tender status remains in the Planning stage with an estimated publication date for the revised notice 8-10 weeks post the pipeline update, marking a significant opportunity for construction industries in the region to engage with this large-scale infrastructure project.

This tender poses significant growth opportunities particularly for businesses involved in engineering works and construction. Cambridgeshire County Council plans to engage in a two-stage design and build tender process, which is advantageous for contractors skilled in project management, design, and implementation. The planned contract period stretches from 2027 to 2028, offering a stable timeline for businesses to plan resources effectively. The competitive nature and involvement of framework agreements suggest that companies with previous experience in similar large-scale government projects and those proficient in collaborative and strategic negotiations have an excellent chance of success in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cambourne to Cambridge Construction Procurement

Notice Description

Cambourne to Cambridge Construction Procurement: the current intended tendering strategy will be via two-stage design and build tender process. It is envisaged that we shall be running a Competitive Flexible Procurement process, where initial applicants will be shortlisted from an initial assessment stage to then submit responses. The GCP may consider including dialogue and negotiation within the tendering process as the strategy develops. It is Cambridgeshire County Council (CCC's) intention to appoint a Contractor to undertake design, completion of construction, demobilisation and handover, and formal project closeout. Further information is available within the "Market Testing Questions" document, available on request from Jon Collyns - Jon.collyns@cambridgshire.gov.uk. Interested parties are invited to complete and return this document to assist the Authority in their Procurement Strategy.

Planning Information

The Authority would welcome the market's view on its procurement strategy. To this end it has devised a questionnaire to test some thoughts and assumptions, to potentially adjust the resulting procurement process. To receive the questionnaire for completion please email Jon.collyns@cambridgeshire.gov.uk. The closing date for return of completed questionnaires to the email address above is 5pm on Thursday 19th February.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050577
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019610-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Jan 2027 - 30 Jun 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Withdrawn
Lots Status
Withdrawn
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ALCONBURY WEALD, 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
TLH1 East Anglia, TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC
Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
The Stukeleys
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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