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title: "Cambridge City Council - Urban Chalk Stream Restoration Projects"
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# Cambridge City Council - Urban Chalk Stream Restoration Projects

Buyer: CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-06c5f80d-286e-4954-ab31-1772feadb8da

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## Summary

Cambridge City Council is inviting tenders for the "Urban Chalk Stream Restoration Projects" aimed at enhancing the ecological integrity of Hobson's Brook & Vicar's Brook, Cherry Hinton Brook, and Coldham's Brook. The project seeks to address issues such as sedimentation, erosion, habitat fragmentation, and biodiversity loss across 1.72 km of chalk streams. This tender falls under the Environmental Protection category and is located in England. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender period ending on 24 March 2025 and a contract period from 1 April 2025 to 1 September 2026. The total contract value is £66,000, and the procurement method used is an open procedure below the threshold.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental rehabilitation, safety services, and issues consultancy. Experienced contractors who can design and implement solutions for stream restoration and habitat connectivity would be well-positioned to compete. Smaller businesses (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, making this a prime opportunity for diverse business participation and growth. The project, sponsored by Cambridge City Council, offers a platform for companies to showcase their expertise in ecological restoration and expand their portfolio with a public sector contract.

## Notice

Cambridge City Council seeks proposals from experienced and qualified contractors to design and deliver four interconnected urban chalk stream restoration projects. These projects focus on enhancing the ecological integrity of Hobson's Brook & Vicar's Brook, Cherry Hinton Brook, Coldham's Brook tackling key challenges such as sedimentation, erosion, habitat fragmentation, and biodiversity loss. Collectively, these initiatives aim to restore over 1.72 km of chalk streams and improve habitat connectivity.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13a486c5-481c-4f2f-8413-4f8d5ad43905 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 1 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £66,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB2 3QJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Cambridge |
| Electoral ward | Market |
| Westminster constituency | Cambridge |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services
- 90720000 - Environmental protection
- 90721000 - Environmental safety services
- 90722000 - Environmental rehabilitation

## Release History

- 7 Mar 2025 at 10:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13a486c5-481c-4f2f-8413-4f8d5ad43905

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13a486c5-481c-4f2f-8413-4f8d5ad43905
  7th March 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=0dda673b-42fb-ef11-8136-005056b64545
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