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Cambridge Chalk Stream Project, water quality and biological monitoring

CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL

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14 Jul 2026 at 13:39

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cambridge City Council, located in the United Kingdom and classified as a public authority in the sub-central government category, has completed a procurement process titled "Cambridge Chalk Stream Project, water quality and biological monitoring". The procurement covered services such as water quality monitoring and environmental assessments, targeted towards maintaining water quality. The procurement method was direct and executed below the threshold without competition. The process has reached the completion stage, and an award decision was made on 14 July 2026. Anglia Ruskin University is the supplier for this contract, which focuses on the environmental sector, particularly in environmental monitoring services, in the UKH12 region.

The Cambridge Chalk Stream Project presents substantial business opportunities, particularly for providers specialising in environmental impact assessment and monitoring. Large institutions or enterprises capable of delivering comprehensive environmental services and possessing expertise in citizen science support, macroinvertebrate surveys, and data management would find their skills well-matched to this project. The contract, valued at £201,600, spans from 16 July 2026 to 30 March 2029. Organisations capable of collaborating closely with public authorities and participating in sustainable and evidence-based environmental projects would benefit notably from such government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cambridge Chalk Stream Project, water quality and biological monitoring

Notice Description

The Council is buying continuation of an integrated monitoring and evidence service comprising: weekly water quality monitoring, laboratory analysis for key determinants, field measurement QA, citizen science support, volunteer training and troubleshooting, WHPT macroinvertebrate surveys, Mean Trophic Rank macrophyte surveys, data management, quarterly reporting, annual synthesis, technical liaison, annual evidence or learning events, and a final end of project synthesis report by 30 March 2029.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06caef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066257-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90711400 - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services other than for construction

90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£201,600 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
15 Jul 2026 - 30 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Market
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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