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Installation of Sewage Treatment Plant System - Witcham Farm, Manea, Cambridgeshire

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

29 Sep 2025 at 14:33

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

10 Jun 2025 at 14:53

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cambridgeshire County Council, a prominent sub-central government authority in the UK, initiated the open tender process for the installation of a sewage treatment plant system at Witcham Farm, Manea, Cambridgeshire. The tender was part of a competitive open procurement method, geared to improve infrastructure on their extensive 34,000-acre farm estate. Initially advertised on 10 June 2025, the tender concluded with the contract awarded to Drain Doctor LTD on 22 September 2025. The project, classified under "Sewage treatment works," spanned from 22 September 2025 to 15 October 2025, with a contract value totalling £19,982.64.

This tender presented significant growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the construction and utilities sectors. With a focus on works related to sewage treatment systems, companies specialising in environmental and infrastructure projects could benefit from engaging in similar tenders. The competitive criteria, heavily weighted on pricing at 80%, provided an attractive landscape for cost-efficient businesses looking to expand their portfolio in regional public projects within the UK. This procurement process underscores the local authority's commitment to improving public facilities through strategic partnerships with dynamic service providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Installation of Sewage Treatment Plant System - Witcham Farm, Manea, Cambridgeshire

Notice Description

Cambridgeshire County Council's farm estate is 34,000 acres (13,400 ha) with 160 farm tenants it is the largest of its kind in England and Wales. This is a tender for Installation of Sewage Treatment Plant System - Witcham Farm, Manea

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054634
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060595-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

45232421 - Sewage treatment works

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,652 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 2025 - 15 Oct 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sarah Goodier
Contact Email
sarah.goodier@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
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC
Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
The Stukeleys
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DRAIN DOCTOR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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