Planning

Francis Crick Avenue Construction

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

09 Apr 2026 at 13:21

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cambridgeshire County Council is planning a procurement process titled "Francis Crick Avenue Construction" that focuses on developing an active travel route and enhancing public transport on Francis Crick Avenue. This project falls under the 'works' category specifically related to construction and civil engineering services and is located in the UKH12 region, covering Alconbury Weald, Huntingdon, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently in the 'planning' phase, with a planned contract period from 1st October 2026 to 1st October 2027. The estimated gross value of the project is £7,000,000, with the tender notice expected to be published around 1st June 2026.

This planned procurement presents significant opportunities for construction firms and civil engineering companies specializing in infrastructure development, especially those focusing on sustainable and public transport solutions. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality civil engineering and construction work are well-suited to participate and potentially benefit from the scale and value of this project, contributing to long-term growth and reputation enhancement. Engaging in this process can allow businesses to establish a foothold in a vital sector contributing to local development and government partnerships. Additionally, companies with prior experience working with public authorities will find themselves well equipped to navigate the particular needs of such governmental contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Francis Crick Avenue Construction

Notice Description

This is a procurement for an active travel route and public transport improvements on Francis Crick Avenue. Please note this is not a tender notice, details of when the tender notice may be published can be found below.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067f1e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032451-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 1 Oct 2027 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
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Contact Email
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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
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC
Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
The Stukeleys
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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