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Civic Quarter Project - Removals and Storage Service

CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL

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01 Jul 2026 at 13:32

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
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30 Jun 2026 at 16:00

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cambridge City Council is overseeing the Civic Quarter Project, targeting the refurbishment of its key assets, the Guildhall and the Corn Exchange. This process requires a strategic procurement for removals and storage services, specifically in the industry category of relocation services. Located in Cambridge, UKH12, the procurement is currently at the planning stage with a market engagement scheduled to conclude by 17 July 2026. The service contract is expected to begin on 1 October 2026 and conclude on 30 September 2029. Companies interested are encouraged to express their interest and must be accredited by the British Removals Association, ensuring the adherence to standards during the refurbishment period starting January 2027, with detailed decant phases outlined for each venue.

This procurement presents a valuable growth opportunity for businesses specialising in removals and storage, particularly if they have prior experience with handling heritage items and sensitive equipment. Suitable for SMEs, the contract anticipates a significant commitment in packing, storing, and eventually reinstating items. Engaging in this tender can expand a company’s portfolio, especially those offering local storage solutions within the Cambridge area, ideally suiting businesses with existing infrastructure that includes non-climate-controlled, yet stable storage environments. This preliminary engagement sets the stage for future phases, where early involvement could provide a competitive edge.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Civic Quarter Project - Removals and Storage Service

Notice Description

Cambridge City Council invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified organisations accredited by the British Removal Association (BAR) to provide removals and storage services. These services will support the refurbishment of two key Council assets-the Guildhall and the Corn Exchange-as part of the Civic Quarter Project. Estimated Contract Dates Start Date: 1 October 2026 End Date: 30 September 2029 Overview Programme and Timescales Refurbishment works are scheduled to begin in January 2027. To support this: Guildhall decant: Mid-October to end of December 2026 Corn Exchange decant: 1st - 31st January 2027 Service Requirements All items must be appropriately packed, protected, and transported to a storage facility. Storage facilities should be located within the Cambridge area, particularly for technical equipment where regular access may be required. A dry environment with a consistent temperature is required; climate-controlled storage is not necessary. A facility to have a storage space, which could be used to carryout maintenance work on technical equipment from the Corn Exchange would be beneficial. Scope of Services The Council requires packing, removal, and storage services for two categories of items: Heritage items - including artwork, antiques, and furniture Technical equipment and general items Storage Durations (Minimum) Guildhall: 2 years Corn Exchange: 18 months Reinstatement Following refurbishment, the appointed supplier will be required to: Return all items to site Unpack and position them as part of the final fit-out process Additional Information The Council has completed an inventory of items to support the decant process. Market Engagement This exercise is a preliminary market engagement. Interested suppliers are not required to submit detailed proposals at this stage. Suppliers are invited to: Register their interest via this portal Provide proof of accreditation with the British Removals Association Optionally provide a brief overview of relevant experience or suitability for the project

Planning Information

Market Engagement This exercise is a preliminary market engagement. Interested suppliers are not required to submit detailed proposals at this stage. Suppliers are invited to: Register their interest via this portal: https://procontract.due-north.com/Home/About Provide proof of accreditation with the British Removals Association Optionally provide a brief overview of relevant experience or suitability for the project

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c0a2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061808-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98392000 - Relocation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 1BY
Post Town
Cambridge
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
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Market
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

Further Information

Notice Documents

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