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title: "South Cambridgeshire District Council - Groundworks and drainage : Northstowe Phase 1 Allotments"
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# South Cambridgeshire District Council - Groundworks and drainage : Northstowe Phase 1 Allotments

Buyer: SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1a680f26-9a8e-47e7-913f-6148f3422909

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## Summary

The South Cambridgeshire District Council has completed the procurement process for the project titled "Groundworks and drainage: Northstowe Phase 1 Allotments". This project, which falls under the category of site preparation work, aimed to develop solutions for deep soil ripping and field drainage to address water-logging issues on the allotment site. The procurement followed an open procedure method, with a tender period that ended on 29 March 2021. The contract commenced on 5 June 2021 and concluded on 31 July 2021, with an awarded contract value of £27,582.71. The project was located in the East of England, within the jurisdiction of South Cambridgeshire District Council.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in civil engineering, environmental services, and landscaping, particularly those classified as small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that can provide innovative solutions for soil management and drainage remediation, along with the necessary equipment, will find a competitive edge in this market. Engaging with local authorities, such as South Cambridgeshire District Council, and understanding the specific site requirements will be crucial for potential bidders seeking to secure similar contracts in the future.

## Notice

The Council seeks a contractor to perform the following: Develop a proposal and recommendations for deep ripping and a field drainage solution to remediate water-logging on the Northstowe Phase 1 Allotment and orchard site. Proposals should include recommendations in the Soils Investigation Report (see Appendix 1). The allotment site is made up of placed topsoil from the Northstowe development site. The placed topsoil varies in depth from approximately 300mm to over 1200mm. Bidders are asked to put forward proposals (submitted with the tender), for deep soil ripping and drainage including the equipment to be used. The proposals shall also include the sequence of work. The bidders will be expected to make themselves familiar with the site. Accompanied site visits and contact with Council representative are encouraged. Please note no topographical survey of the accurate final levels of the Allotments (a mainly flat site) is available, but we have included a survey of the site immediately to the south is included with this tender pack - the site to the south is at the same finished level. Tender documents are available from: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=5e492a79-f97f-eb11-810b-005056b64545

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd73a145-0838-4fec-83d6-8a82214709c6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 23 Sep 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,582 |
| 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 | SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | CAMBOURNE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB23 6EA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | South Cambridgeshire |
| Electoral ward | Cambourne |
| Westminster constituency | St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HUGH PEARL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45100000 - Site preparation work

## Release History

- 20 Sep 2021 at 07:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd73a145-0838-4fec-83d6-8a82214709c6
- 8 Mar 2021 at 10:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2903102c-17ad-4a2d-922b-4af4f93db375

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd73a145-0838-4fec-83d6-8a82214709c6
  20th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2903102c-17ad-4a2d-922b-4af4f93db375
  8th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=5e492a79-f97f-eb11-810b-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://www.scambs.gov.uk

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