Planning

Construction of Swaffhams Greenway active travel route

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

13 Apr 2026 at 09:28

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cambridgeshire County Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "Construction of Swaffhams Greenway active travel route." This procurement falls under the "works" category, specifically focusing on construction and civil engineering work, with a gross value of £4,500,000. Located in the UKH12 region of the United Kingdom, the project aims to establish an active travel route at Swaffhams Greenway. The contract period is planned from 1st June 2026 through 1st December 2027, with the future tender notice expected to be published by 1st May 2026.

This upcoming work procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and civil engineering. Companies with experience in infrastructure projects and active travel route development will find this opportunity particularly well-suited to their portfolios. Engaging in this contract could enhance business growth through the expansion of project experience in the public sector and increased visibility in the local and regional markets. Given the comprehensive scope and substantial project value, this tender is ideal for firms looking to establish or strengthen their presence in this industry segment while contributing to regional infrastructure development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Construction of Swaffhams Greenway active travel route

Notice Description

This is a works procurement for the construction of an active travel route at Swaffhams Greenway. 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-0680ac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033122-2026
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
£3,600,000 £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 May 20261 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 1 Dec 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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