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title: "South Cambridgeshire District Council - Air Quality modelling of Sites of Scientific Interest (SSSIs) to inform the Greater Cambridge Local Plan"
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# South Cambridgeshire District Council - Air Quality modelling of Sites of Scientific Interest (SSSIs) to inform the Greater Cambridge Local Plan

Buyer: SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ba24a304-8fb8-4d14-aacb-4196039b4c94

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## Summary

South Cambridgeshire District Council is seeking consultants for an air quality modelling project in collaboration with Cambridge City Council. This tender, titled "South Cambridgeshire District Council - Air Quality modelling of Sites of Scientific Interest (SSSIs) to inform the Greater Cambridge Local Plan," falls under the urban and technical planning services industry. The project location is primarily in Greater Cambridge, United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage and is being conducted through an open procedure below the threshold. The tender period closes on 21st July 2026, with the contract expected to commence on 15th August 2026 and conclude by the end of November 2026. The contracting authority's main office is located at South Cambridgeshire Hall, Cambourne Business Park, Cambourne.

This opportunity is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in urban and technical planning services, particularly those with a focus on environmental impact analyses. The contract, valued at £30,000, offers businesses the chance to showcase their expertise in modelling road traffic emissions and contribute to shaping regional planning strategies. Participation in this contract could enhance a company’s industry credentials, potentially leading to further engagements in local government projects. Businesses that are adept in providing comprehensive service packages integrating planning and environmental consulting can particularly benefit from this tender.

## Notice

Cambridge City Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council (the Councils) are seeking suitably qualified consultants to carry out air quality modelling of road traffic emissions in proximity of Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) within the area of Cambridge City Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council (Greater Cambridge). This will be evidence to inform the joint Greater Cambridge Local Plan.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/774edbb0-23ab-4393-b94d-7c0542ea2013 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Aug 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

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

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356400 - Technical planning services
- 71410000 - Urban planning services

## Release History

- 13 Jul 2026 at 12:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/774edbb0-23ab-4393-b94d-7c0542ea2013

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/774edbb0-23ab-4393-b94d-7c0542ea2013
  13th July 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
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## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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