Sale on BNG units at Lower Valley Farm, Fulbourn, Cambridgeshire

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

16 Jun 2026 at 12:41

Summary of the contracting process

Cambridgeshire County Council is overseeing a public procurement process titled "Sale on BNG units at Lower Valley Farm, Fulbourn, Cambridgeshire." This tender belongs to the agricultural services industry category and targets services including agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services. Located in Cambridgeshire, it is at the tender stage and follows an open competition procurement method. The process emphasises the cost factor with a 70% weighting, alongside a 30% quality criterion. The enquiry period ends on 21st July 2026, while tenders must be submitted by 28th July 2026, with the contract period set to commence on 3rd August 2026 and conclude on 3rd August 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in agricultural services, particularly those with a focus on sustainability and providing high-quality outputs. The procurement's emphasis on both price and quality ensures that competitive pricing combined with credible service delivery will be advantageous. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are specifically noted as suitable candidates, potentially benefitting from the contract's open procurement nature. The use of electronic auction techniques also allows businesses with technological capabilities an edge, making it an attractive proposition for forward-thinking companies aiming to expand their market presence in the Cambridgeshire region.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Sale on BNG units at Lower Valley Farm, Fulbourn, Cambridgeshire

Notice Description

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. Sale on BNG units at Lower Valley Farm, Fulbourn, Cambridgeshire

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b5f1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056646-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services


CPV Codes

03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£24,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 3 Aug 2029 3-4 years
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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