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

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

16 Jun 2026 at 16:26

Summary of the contracting process

Cambridgeshire County Council has initiated a tender process for the sale of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) units at Lower Valley Farm in Fulbourn, Cambridgeshire. This process falls under the services category within the agricultural and forestry service sector. The tender is currently active and open for submission until 28th July 2026, with an enquiry period ending on 21st July 2026. Conducted as an open competition, this procurement is aimed at services linked to agricultural, forestry, and related products. The procurement method includes an electronic auction, facilitating a streamlined and efficient bidding process for interested parties. This opportunity involves a financial worth of GBP 72,000, set in the region of Cambridgeshire, UK.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in agricultural services, forestry, and related sectors. Offering a competitive edge, companies that specialise in these areas and have the capability to meet the quality and cost criteria outlined (30% quality and 70% cost) are well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given their suitability according to the tender specifications. Engaging in this procurement process could offer growth potential by opening avenues to work with the largest farm estate managed by a public authority in England and Wales, providing a substantial platform for expanding business operations and establishing long-term client relationships.

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-06b65d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056835-2026
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
£72,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£72,000 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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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