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Installation of Sewage Treatment Plant System - Marshall Farm, Farcet

CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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14 Jul 2026 at 07:50

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cambridgeshire County Council is seeking to procure the installation of a Sewage Treatment Plant System at Marshall Farm, Farcet. This tender, categorised under construction work, is part of the council's expansive farm estate strategy comprising 34,000 acres. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with deadlines for enquiries ending on 7th August 2026 and for tender submissions closing on 14th August 2026. The contract for this open and below-threshold competition, valued at £24,000 gross, aims to start on 1st September 2026 and conclude by the end of November 2026. The procurement is open to electronic submission, with an electronic auction available as part of the process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for construction businesses, particularly those equipped with CHAS accreditation or an equivalent. Companies specialising in infrastructure and equipped to deliver quality alongside competitive pricing would find this opportunity ideal. With a predominant emphasis on price (80%) and quality (20%) in the award criteria, firms that excel in these areas have a strong chance to leverage this contract for business growth. Additionally, the suitability criteria allowing for SMEs indicates an inclusive approach, promoting wider competition and potentially fostering local business development in Cambridgeshire.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Installation of Sewage Treatment Plant System - Marshall Farm, Farcet

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. This is a tender for Installation of Sewage Treatment Plant System - Marshall Farm, Farcet Contractors submitting tenders will need to provide evidence that they possess CHAS accreditation or alternative equivalent accreditation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ca48
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065900-2026
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

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 20265 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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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
TLH East (England)
Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
The Stukeleys
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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