Planning

Construction of remaining sections of Melbourn Greenway active travel route

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

13 Apr 2026 at 09:10

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cambridgeshire County Council is preparing to initiate a procurement process titled "Construction of remaining sections of Melbourn Greenway active travel route" within the works industry category, specifically targeting civil engineering and construction. The project is located in the UKH12 region of the United Kingdom. As of now, the procurement is in the planning stage, with a future tender notice expected to be published by 1st July 2026. The works are scheduled to commence on 1st September 2026 and conclude by 1st August 2027, with an estimated project value of £8,000,000 gross (£6,400,000 net).

This project represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in civil engineering and construction, particularly those with experience in active travel infrastructure projects. The tender will potentially attract companies capable of handling large-scale construction works and delivering them within the stipulated timeline. Firms interested in expanding their portfolio in public works, especially those looking to gain a foothold in the Cambridgeshire region, will find this tender particularly appealing. This planned contract opens the door for growth, collaboration, and potentially long-term partnerships with the Cambridgeshire County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Construction of remaining sections of Melbourn Greenway active travel route

Notice Description

This is a works procurement for the construction of the remaining sections of the Melbourn Greenway active travel route. Please note this is not a tender notice, see below for details about when a tender notice may be published.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06809d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033096-2026
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
£6,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 1 Aug 2027 6-12 months
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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