--- title: "Cambridge City Council - Civic Quarter Development (Expression of Interest)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a1cd366c-8e66-4f9a-a5d6-ed0662d0c55c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a1cd366c-8e66-4f9a-a5d6-ed0662d0c55c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a1cd366c-8e66-4f9a-a5d6-ed0662d0c55c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a1cd366c-8e66-4f9a-a5d6-ed0662d0c55c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL" published: "2024-12-20" --- # Cambridge City Council - Civic Quarter Development (Expression of Interest) Buyer: CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a1cd366c-8e66-4f9a-a5d6-ed0662d0c55c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a1cd366c-8e66-4f9a-a5d6-ed0662d0c55c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a1cd366c-8e66-4f9a-a5d6-ed0662d0c55c.json) ## Summary Cambridge City Council is currently in the planning stage for the Civic Quarter Development project, which includes ambitious plans to improve and transform the central area of Cambridge. The scope of the project covers three schemes: refurbishment of the Grade II listed Guildhall, refurbishment of the Grade II listed Corn Exchange, and updating the vision for the Market Square and surrounding public space. The procurement process is aimed at identifying a Main Contractor as a construction partner, and it will operate on a two-stage design and build basis. An early engagement notice was published on 20th December 2024, with interested parties expected to confirm their interest via email by 20th March 2025. The anticipated industry categories are construction work and architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the construction and engineering sectors, to gain a prominent role in a high-profile public project. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, with the potential for significant business growth through collaboration on a significant public infrastructure project. Companies with expertise in working on listed buildings and public realm projects, as well as those experienced in working under a two-stage design and build contract, would be well-suited to compete. Participating in this project could provide long-term benefits, including enhanced reputation and further partnership opportunities with Cambridge City Council. ## Notice Cambridge City Council has set ambitious aspirations for the improvement and transformation of its Civic Quarter in central Cambridge and are proposing to conduct an open tender in January 2025 to identify a Main Contractor as construction partner for the delivery of the projects. The Civic Quarter comprises 3no. schemes including the refurbishment of the Grade II listed Guildhall as the main civic and office space for the Council, the refurbishment of the Grade II listed Corn Exchange and the implementation of an updated vision for the Market Square and surrounding public realm. Tender submissions will be invited on a two-stage design and build basis. The projects are at the start of RIBA stage 3 design, and the contractor will be expected to work with the Council and design team through to a planning submission via a Pre-Contract Services Agreement ahead of entering into a build contract following planning consent and listed building consent being granted. If you are interested in this opportunity, please confirm your interest via email/message through ProActis, providing the name and email address of your organisation's primary contact. We anticipate holding a supplier event in mid-January ahead of the tender launch, with further details to be shared in the New Year. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b134ed74-6ff1-46a7-acae-87fbbadbb1a9 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 10 Jan 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | 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 - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ## Release History - 20 Dec 2024 at 15:51 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b134ed74-6ff1-46a7-acae-87fbbadbb1a9 - 20 Dec 2024 at 15:49 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/384f43e2-a8dd-4d3a-ac7c-a1edb2a58cde ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b134ed74-6ff1-46a7-acae-87fbbadbb1a9 20th December 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/384f43e2-a8dd-4d3a-ac7c-a1edb2a58cde 20th December 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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