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Air Quality modelling of Sites of Scientific Interest (SSSIs) to inform the Greater Cambridge Local Plan

South Cambridgeshire District Council

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09 Sep 2026 at 10:16

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14 Jul 2026 at 16:05

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Tender

13 Jul 2026 at 14:03

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Summary of the contracting process

Cambridge City Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council commissioned air quality modelling of road traffic emissions near Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) across the Greater Cambridge area. The work provides evidence for the joint Greater Cambridge Local Plan, supporting planning decisions about development and its effects on protected sites. It is a professional air quality and technical planning service, classified under CPV 71356400. Delivery covers the administrative areas of Cambridge City Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council. South Cambridgeshire District Council is the named buyer, with Cambridge City Council participating as a joint council client. The requirement concerns environmental assessment and modelling rather than construction, routine monitoring or general planning consultancy.

The procurement is complete and was awarded following a below-threshold open competition. The tender received 13 bids, including six from SMEs. One lot was evaluated on 40% price and 60% quality. The response deadline was 24 July 2026 at 17:00, with enquiries closing on 21 July 2026 at 13:00. Air Quality Consultants Ltd was awarded the contract on 9 September 2026 for £18,562 excluding VAT (£22,274.40 gross). The contract runs from 14 September 2026 to 30 November 2026, with an option to extend at South Cambridgeshire District Council’s discretion up to 1 August 2027 and the prevailing WTO threshold. A signature milestone was scheduled for 11 September 2026.

This procurement demonstrates demand from the two Greater Cambridge councils for specialist evidence on traffic-related air pollution near protected sites and for outputs that can inform a major local plan. Suppliers best placed for a future requirement would be air quality consultancies with demonstrable capability in emissions modelling, transport-related pollution assessment, environmental impact interpretation and work involving Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Experience translating technical modelling into clear planning evidence would be important, as would the capacity to work across Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire and coordinate with two public-sector clients. The award to an SME and the participation of other SMEs indicate that the requirement is accessible to focused specialist consultancies, rather than only large multidisciplinary firms.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Air Quality modelling of Sites of Scientific Interest (SSSIs) to inform the Greater Cambridge Local Plan

Notice Description

Cambridge City Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council (the Councils) are seeking suitably qualified consultants to carry out air quality modelling of road traffic emissions in proximity of Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) within the area of Cambridge City Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council (Greater Cambridge). This will be evidence to inform the joint Greater Cambridge Local Plan.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: 12. This contract is to cover from July 2026 to end of November 2026 with the option to extend along as necessary up to the prevailing WTO threshold at the discretion of SCDC.

Renewal: This contract is to cover from July 2026 to end of November 2026 with the option to extend along as necessary up to the prevailing WTO threshold at the discretion of SCDC.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c996
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085225-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71356400 - Technical planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£18,562 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
South Cambridgeshire District Council
Additional Buyers

Cambridge City Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBOURNE
Postcode
CB23 6EA
Postcode Area
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
South Cambridgeshire
Electoral Ward
Cambourne
Westminster Constituency
St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Air Quality Consultants

Further Information

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