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title: "GCP CSETS2 & Cambourne to Cambridge Ricardo Rail safety verification work"
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# GCP CSETS2 & Cambourne to Cambridge Ricardo Rail safety verification work

Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b7ce60e6-760c-4c33-b298-595e36453400

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## Summary

Cambridgeshire County Council has awarded a contract to Ricardo Rail Ltd for providing safety verification services under the project titled "GCP CSETS2 & Cambourne to Cambridge Ricardo Rail safety verification work". This procurement falls under the construction-related services category (CPV 71500000) and pertains to the East of England region. The contract period commenced on 17 April 2023 and will end on 31 December 2024. The procurement was conducted through a limited method, specifically using a competitive quotation process below threshold, and concluded with an active award on 31 March 2023. The total contract value is £29,826 GBP, and the tender process is now in the award stage.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction-related services, particularly those experienced in safety verification and oversight services. Smaller enterprises and specialists in rail safety would be well-suited to engage with this type of work. By demonstrating competencies in standards management and safety protocols within rail and infrastructure projects, these businesses can solidify their position in the public procurement market and potentially secure future tenders of a similar nature, especially within the East of England region.

## Notice

This was an award from Cambridgeshire County Council to Ricardo Rail to provide an Independent Competent Person (ICP) to oversee the SMS and carry out Safety Verification for Cambourne to Cambridge and CSET schemes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/709dab80-3ee9-45fd-ad1b-6cdf39daf03f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 16 Apr 2023 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,826 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,826 |
| 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 | RICARDO RAIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71500000 - Construction-related services

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2024 at 13:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/709dab80-3ee9-45fd-ad1b-6cdf39daf03f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/709dab80-3ee9-45fd-ad1b-6cdf39daf03f
  23rd December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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