Tender

The Provision of a watercourse maintenance contract

CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

19 Dec 2025 at 15:25

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cambridge City Council is seeking to contract a provider for a watercourse maintenance programme, with the primary aim of mitigating flood risk by keeping watercourses clear of blockages and significant weed growth. This procurement falls under the open competition method and is categorised under 'River regulation and flood control works'. It is at the 'Tender' stage, with the submission period ending on 4th February 2026. The maintenance work is to be primarily executed from September to February, aligning with non-bird nesting periods, with contract commencement slated for March 2026 and running for two years, with a possible one-year renewal. The procurement is below the threshold and focuses on quality and price criteria, weighted at 40% and 60%, respectively.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) experienced in maintenance works, particularly those specialising in flood control and river regulation. Companies capable of providing around-the-clock emergency services and effective planned maintenance work would find this contract beneficial, especially given the localised scope of work within the UKH12 region and a substantial budget of £66,000 gross. With electronic submissions allowed, businesses can leverage digital channels for efficient bid proposals, focusing on competitive pricing and high-quality service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of a watercourse maintenance contract

Notice Description

The Council requires a contractor to deliver a comprehensive watercourse maintenance programme. The purpose of the maintenance is to reduce the flood risk by ensuring that the watercourses are free from blockages and substantial weed growth, thus increasing channel flow. The service required comprises the planned maintenance work and a 24hour emergency blockage removal service. The majority of the maintenance work will be carried out between the beginning of September to the end February i.e. outside the bird nesting season.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05faab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085027-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45246000 - River regulation and flood control works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Feb 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC
Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Market
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

Further Information

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