Tender

The Provision of repair & build of wall - St Andrew the Less Churchyard, Cambridge

CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL

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18 Feb 2026 at 08:26

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16 Feb 2026 at 13:24

Summary of the contracting process

Cambridge City Council is actively seeking a principal contractor for the project titled "The Provision of Repair & Build of Wall - St Andrew the Less Churchyard, Cambridge." This procurement is set within the construction industry category and involves both construction and repair services. Located in Cambridge, the contract will address the rebuilding of a 12-metre section of a listed west wall, requiring sympathetic repair with suitable materials. The tender, updated on 18 February 2026, follows an open competition and is currently in the tender stage. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 13 March 2026, with work expected to commence on 12 April 2026 and conclude on 11 July 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant expertise in construction and maintenance of heritage sites. Businesses that specialise in high-quality workmanship and possess a keen understanding of using materials appropriate for listed structures will find this project particularly suitable. The procurement process prioritises quality over price, with award criteria weighted at 70% for quality and 30% for price, allowing firms with exceptional standards to demonstrate their value and compete for a gross contract value of up to £90,000. Such projects not only allow successful bidders to enhance their credibility in preservation works but also foster long-term relationships with public authorities like Cambridge City Council.

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Notice Title

The Provision of repair & build of wall - St Andrew the Less Churchyard, Cambridge

Notice Description

The Churchyard of St Andrew the Less is now closed and as such falls under the responsibility of the local authority for its maintenance and upkeep. The west wall is Listed and requires a re-build of a 12m section and sympathetic repair using appropriate bricks and materials to other areas. We are looking for a suitably experienced company to act as Principal Contractor to undertake this work, on behalf of the Council to provide a long-lasting cost-effective repair that requires minimal on-going maintenance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0654e6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014561-2026
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Apr 2026 - 11 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC

Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Market
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

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