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title: "Design & Build - Waterbeach Railway Station"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-044eb5"
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# Design & Build - Waterbeach Railway Station

Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-044eb5

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Design & Build - Waterbeach Railway Station" project, initiated by Cambridgeshire County Council, has reached the award stage with the contract being activated. The contract was officially signed on 22 July 2025, with C Spencer Ltd named as the supplier. This project involves significant construction work within the railway industry, specifically focusing on relocating Waterbeach Railway Station in the UK region of East of England (UKH12). The procurement method followed a selective approach under a restricted procedure, adhering to regulatory frameworks such as GPA and CELEX. While the initial tender faced operational delays, resulting in an amendment of dates, the procurement stage has now been completed successfully.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for companies operating in railway construction, infrastructure development, and associated civil works. The detailed design and build component, requiring the development of platforms, car parking, access roads, and other key infrastructures, are ideal for businesses offering comprehensive civil engineering and construction services. Large-scale firms with substantial experience in infrastructure projects, adhering to NEC contracts, and possessing the capacity to manage Third Party Works for the railways will find this project align with their skillset. Moreover, as the council is engaging in a structured procurement process, it encourages systematic involvement, potentially benefiting businesses investing in long-term infrastructure development projects.

## Notice

This scheme delivers the relocation of Waterbeach Railway Station. Procurement activity includes for the detailed design and construction of the scheme via appointment of a main contractor under NEC Option A/C. The scheme itself constitutes access, plaza, a new car park, platforms, foot bridge and all other required infrastructure for the new station.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This scheme involves the relocation of Waterbeach Railway Station. Procurement activity includes the detailed design and construction of the scheme via appointment of a main Contractor under NEC Option A. The scheme comprises a new railway station consisting of 2 No. platforms, accessible footbridge, and secondary means of escape (SME), a 200-space car park, taxi and bus drop-off, cycle storage, public realm, and a new access road from Cody Road. The new highway and car park will be operated and maintained by Cambridgeshire County Council. The scheme also includes the decommissioning and demolition of the existing Waterbeach Railway Station. It is proposed to transfer ownership, operation, and maintenance of the new station to Network Rail. The current Station Facilities Operator (SFO) is Govia Thameslink Railway operating as Great Northern. The Contractor will carry out the rail works as 'Third Party Works,' as defined in Standard NR/L2/CIV/095 and non-rail works as Outside Party works as defined in NR/L2/CIV/095. The ES4 preliminary design has been completed by WSP as the Lead Designer and it is anticipated this will achieve the 'Approved in Principle' (AIP) milestone prior to the Invitation to Tender (ITT). Sable Leigh Consultancy (SLC) are appointed as 'Project Manager' and Client Representative on behalf of the Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP). Volker Fitzpatrick has been undertaking Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) activities. The key outputs of the ECI work will be shared transparently as part of the tender pack. Network Certification Body (NCB) has also been appointed in ES4 as the independent assessment body for CSM and interoperability.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046505-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £28,582,981 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL ON BEHALF OF THE GREATER CAMBRIDGE PARTNERSHIP |
| Locality | HUNTINGDON |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE28 4YE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Huntingdonshire |
| Electoral ward | The Stukeleys |
| Westminster constituency | Huntingdon |
| Delivery location | TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | C SPENCER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 45213321 - Railway station construction work
- 71220000 - Architectural design services

## Release History

- 6 Aug 2025 at 11:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046505-2025
- 23 Apr 2024 at 09:40 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013096-2024
- 2 Apr 2024 at 08:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010497-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?p=ea3edb62-3a92-eb11-810c-005056b64545&v=2
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Register
- https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/

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