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title: "Greater Cambridge Partnership Land Acquisition - Strategic Advice for Grid Substations"
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# Greater Cambridge Partnership Land Acquisition - Strategic Advice for Grid Substations

Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-18de7308-246e-496d-af40-3edd9e7b7582

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## Summary

The Greater Cambridge Partnership, in collaboration with Cambridgeshire County Council, has completed a procurement process for strategic advice regarding land acquisition for grid substations, aimed at alleviating future power network constraints around Cambridge. The procurement, classified under real estate services, was managed through a further competition under the ESPO Framework 2700, concluding on 4 December 2020, with a contract awarded to Bruton Knowles LLP for £20,950. The contract period runs from 21 December 2020 to 20 December 2021, with initial site evaluations required early in 2021, though the timing of land acquisition remains uncertain. 

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specializing in real estate consultancy, land acquisition, and strategic asset management, especially those with experience in infrastructure projects. Companies equipped to provide innovative solutions for site evaluations and land assessments will find this an advantageous prospect, particularly those seeking to expand in the East of England. The engagement of a recognised buyer such as the Greater Cambridge Partnership signifies a reliable partnership opportunity for seasoned professionals within this field.

## Notice

The Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) is working in conjunction with UKPN to find a solution to address future power network constraints around the South and West of Cambridge where there are requirements for new sub-stations to remove a significant barrier to growth and enable both renewables projects and the electrification of transport. Initially three site search areas have been identified and GCP wishes to appoint a property consultant to assist with the site search, evaluation and acquisition of land to facilitate this project. Results of the site search and initial evaluation are required for early in 2021. Acquisition of land is dependent on future Member decisions and timing is therefore uncertain. This is a further competition using the ESPO Framework 2700 - Estates Management Professional Services Lot 5: Strategic Asset Management and Development Consultancy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49c275d6-8e3b-40c9-b849-249d60203946 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 21 Dec 2020 - 20 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,950 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB3 0AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Cambridge |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Cambridge |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRUTON KNOWLES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 70 - Real estate services

### Codes

- 70000000 - Real estate services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2021 at 08:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49c275d6-8e3b-40c9-b849-249d60203946

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/49c275d6-8e3b-40c9-b849-249d60203946
  31st March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Login

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