Tender

Renovation works - Lower Valley Farmhouse, off Balsham, Fulbourn, Cambridge, CB21 5DA

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

14 May 2026 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

Cambridgeshire County Council is inviting tenders for renovation works at Lower Valley Farmhouse located off Balsham, Fulbourn, Cambridge, CB21 5DA. This procurement opportunity falls under the construction and repair industries, specifically construction work and repair and maintenance services. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with key dates being an open viewing on 4th June 2026 from 10am to 11.30am, and a tender submission deadline on 19th June 2026. With a contract value of £84,000 gross, this project is classed as a below-threshold, open competition, allowing electronic submissions and featuring an electronic auction. The contract period will commence on 13th July 2026 and conclude on 30th September 2026, requiring participating contractors to have CHAS accreditation or a suitable alternative.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for businesses within the construction and maintenance sector, particularly those specialised in renovation projects, to expand their portfolio in the public sector. With an emphasis on price and quality, the award criteria are heavily weighted towards competitive pricing at 80%, with 20% on quality. Micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable candidates for this project given the explicit encouragement of their participation. The project is situated within Cambridgeshire, potentially favouring local businesses that can demonstrate both compliance with safety standards and a competitive edge in cost efficiency and project delivery.

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Notice Title

Renovation works - Lower Valley Farmhouse, off Balsham, Fulbourn, Cambridge, CB21 5DA

Notice Description

Renovation works - Lower Valley Farmhouse, off Balsham, Fulbourn, Cambridge, CB21 5DA Cambridgeshire County Council's farm estate is 34,000 acres (13,400 ha) with 160 farm tenants it is the largest of its kind in England and Wales. Contractors submitting tenders will need to provide evidence that they possess CHAS accreditation or equivalent alternative. Open morning to view the dwelling will be 4th June 2026 - 10am - 11.30am. No other date will be offered.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0698f5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044454-2026
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
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jun 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Jul 2026 - 30 Sep 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
CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
The Stukeleys
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

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