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30 Jul 2026 at 10:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by the Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, located in Cambridge, United Kingdom, under the industry category of construction work. The project titled "construction costs" relates to ward C8, involving abortive construction costs following a scheme postponement. This procurement falls under a "Below threshold - unknown" procurement method and has completed its award stage. The contract was signed on 29th July 2026, and it is scheduled to run from 30th July 2026 to 29th July 2027, with a contract value of £36,800 (exclusive of VAT).

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the construction sector, particularly those capable of managing projects within public authority frameworks. The award was granted to The Barnes Group Limited, a large-scale supplier based in Ipswich. Such contracts enable construction firms to establish or solidify their presence in the public sector procurement field, offering potential for future developments and collaborations. Businesses experienced in construction work, particularly those familiar with public sector requirements, will find this an ideal opportunity for growth and expanding their project portfolios.

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Notice Title

construction costs

Notice Description

1582 - Ward C8: Abortive construction costs following scheme postponement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d751
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072065-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Jul 2026 - 29 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB2 0QQ
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
Queen Edith's
Westminster Constituency
South Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE BARNES GROUP

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