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title: "GCP W1-7 Cambridge Eastern Access Grounds Investigation"
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# GCP W1-7 Cambridge Eastern Access Grounds Investigation

Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3a652af9-f3c0-413e-b27e-3b3d443b9f2e

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## Summary

The Cambridgeshire County Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of Ground Investigation (GI) services as part of the Cambridge Eastern Access project, under the title "GCP W1-7 Cambridge Eastern Access Grounds Investigation." The contract, which falls under the highways consultancy services category, was awarded to WSP Ltd. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the tender period ending on 30th August 2024, the contract commencing on 30th September 2024, and concluding on 28th February 2025. The project is situated in the East of England and has a contract value of £358,298.64.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in highways consultancy and related services. SMEs and VCSEs are especially suitable given the nature of the contract and its prioritisation for these types of organisations. Companies focusing on infrastructure development and consulting can leverage this contract to establish a foothold in the public sector domain and gain exposure in the East of England region. Engaging in this project can also enhance a company's portfolio and lead to further opportunities within the framework agreement used by Cambridgeshire County Council.

## Notice

This was an award from the Cambridgeshire County Council Joint Professional Services Framework to WSP to provide Ground Investigation (GI) to Cambridge Eastern Access (CEA).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed1fd78d-e062-47dc-8aeb-0c68c69cca5c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 29 Sep 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £358,298 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £358,298 |
| 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 | CB2 1BY |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WSP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311210 - Highways consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2024 at 10:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed1fd78d-e062-47dc-8aeb-0c68c69cca5c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed1fd78d-e062-47dc-8aeb-0c68c69cca5c
  8th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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