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title: "South Cambridgeshire District Council - Northstowe Phase 1 Permanent Community Building"
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# South Cambridgeshire District Council - Northstowe Phase 1 Permanent Community Building

Buyer: SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040cff

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## Summary

The South Cambridgeshire District Council is planning a procurement process for the Northstowe Phase 1 Permanent Community Building. The project involves the construction of a community centre in the Employment Zone with an estimated floor area of 950m2. The main procurement category is works, and the organisation aims to assess market interest for a single-stage design & build contract. The tender is in the planning stage, and communication about future notices is expected by 15th December 2023.

This tender from South Cambridgeshire District Council presents an opportunity for businesses in the construction sector, particularly those experienced in works related to leisure, sports, culture, lodging, and restaurants. Companies with expertise in sustainable design and construction would be well-suited to compete for this project. The procurement method involves a single-stage D&B contract, with the buying organisation seeking contractor design works going from RIBA stage 4 to completion.

## Notice

Northstowe Phase 1 Permanent Community Building South Cambridgeshire District Council is seeking the views from potential contractors on the delivery of the new Northstowe Community Centre building using a single stage D&B contract. The proposed Community Centre is to be located on the north-west corner of Parcel 6 of Northstowe's Employment Zone. The land is owned and managed by South Cambridgeshire District Council and the reserved matters application was submitted to the LPA on 23rd August 2023, Ref 23/03248/REM - determination date TBC. Parcel 6 is situated south of Longstanton park and ride, and it is bounded by Stirling Road to the North. The site is currently a green open space with the exception of a single-storey structure which is the temporary community centre. The proposed Design is organised around a large central double height foyer connecting the main entrance facing the green with the garden courtyard to the rear. The overall building size will have an internal floor area of approx. 950m2 and is intended to be a two-storey building, with a key aspect of the building embedding exemplar sustainable credentials into the design. The aim of this exercise is to understand the current market for a single stage D&B contract with contractor design works commencing at RIBA stage 4 through to completion. SCDC would like to take this opportunity to not only establish the interest in this project, via the proposed procurement route and issues foreseen with the approach and delivery of this project.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Northstowe Phase 1 Permanent Community Building South Cambridgeshire District Council is seeking the views from potential contractors on the delivery of the new Northstowe Community Centre building using a single stage D&B contract. The proposed Community Centre is to be located on the north-west corner of Parcel 6 of Northstowe's Employment Zone. The land is owned and managed by South Cambridgeshire District Council and the reserved matters application was submitted to the LPA on 23rd August 2023, Ref 23/03248/REM - determination date TBC. Parcel 6 is situated south of Longstanton park and ride, and it is bounded by Stirling Road to the North. The site is currently a green open space with the exception of a single-storey structure which is the temporary community centre. The proposed Design is organised around a large central double height foyer connecting the main entrance facing the green with the garden courtyard to the rear. The overall building size will have an internal floor area of approx. 950m2 and is intended to be a two-storey building, with a key aspect of the building embedding exemplar sustainable credentials into the design. The aim of this exercise is to understand the current market for a single stage D&B contract with contractor design works commencing at RIBA stage 4 through to completion. SCDC would like to take this opportunity to not only establish the interest in this project, via the proposed procurement route and issues foreseen with the approach and delivery of this project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030750-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 15 Dec 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| 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 | TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45212000 - Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants

## Release History

- 18 Oct 2023 at 11:48 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030750-2023

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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