Planning

Cambourne to Cambridge Construction Procurement

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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 Cambridgeshire County Council is in the planning stage for a significant procurement process concerning the Cambourne to Cambridge Construction Procurement. This initiative falls under the construction industry category and is planned to occur within the UKH12 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement strategy involves a two-stage design and build tender process, with potential inclusion of dialogue and negotiation phases. A key milestone in the planning phase is the opportunity for interested parties to contribute their perspectives on the procurement strategy by submitting a questionnaire by 5pm on Thursday, 19th February 2026. The overall procurement process includes a planned contract period starting on 6th January 2027 and ending on 30th June 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses associated with construction and engineering works, particularly those capable of engaging in large-scale infrastructure projects. Businesses adept in design, construction, demobilisation, and project management, as well as those experienced with competitive flexible procurement processes, would find themselves well-suited to compete. The project spans a substantial timeline, offering potential for long-term collaboration and growth. Additionally, engaging in the preliminary market engagement phase might afford businesses influential roles in shaping the final procurement strategy, thereby enhancing their competitive edge in securing the contract.

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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/007939-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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
29 Jan 20263 weeks 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
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jon Collyns
Contact Email
jon.collyns@cambridgeshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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