--- title: "Building Surveying Services for Damp, Condensation & Mould cases & disrepair claims + minor structural alterations" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04fce1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04fce1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04fce1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04fce1.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL" published: "2025-10-02" --- # Building Surveying Services for Damp, Condensation & Mould cases & disrepair claims + minor structural alterations Buyer: CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04fce1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04fce1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04fce1.json) ## Summary Cambridge City Council has completed the procurement process for building surveying services focused on damp, condensation, and mould cases, disrepair claims, and minor structural alterations. The procurement, initiated under the title "Building Surveying Services for Damp, Condensation & Mould cases & disrepair claims + minor structural alterations," utilised an open procedure and falls within the 'services' industry category. The contract was awarded to POTTER RAPER LTD, a small and medium-sized enterprise based in Beckenham, UK. While the contract was awarded on 24th September 2025 with a gross value of £310,402, the services are scheduled to commence on 15th October 2025 and conclude on 14th October 2026. The procurement is categorised under the CPV code 50000000, which pertains to repair and maintenance services, and the award covers services in the UKH12 region. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in building surveying, particularly those with expertise in managing environmental issues such as damp and mould, and those proficient in addressing structural integrity and disrepair claims. Companies offering expert witness advice and representation, contractor supervision, and comprehensive survey reporting can find growth prospects by participating in such contracts. The emphasis on quality and effective service delivery makes it particularly suitable for small and medium-sized organisations that focus on providing high-quality, value-driven services. Additionally, businesses with capabilities in handling open tenders and adhering to government procurement laws will be well-suited to engage with similar future opportunities. ## Notice The proposed services / works to be covered by the proposed contract are as follows: - Damp, Condensation and Mould (DCM) surveys and reports. - Services in connection with Disrepair Claims covering services from inception to completion and Expert Witness advice and representation. - Structural surveys, from inception to completion including failure diagnosis, reports, design, tendering where required, contractor supervision and ad hoc advice to the council on structural problems. ### Planning Information • Supplier Engagement Event (on Teams): 7 May 2025 (1030) If you wish to attend the Supplier Engagement Event (on Teams): 7 May 2025, please email procurement@cambridge.gov.uk with email addresses for invitation. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061907-2025 | | Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 24 Jun 2025 | | Future notice date | 5 May 2025 | | Award date | 23 Sep 2025 | | Contract period | 14 Oct 2025 - 14 Oct 2026 | | Recurrence | 2026-05-28 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £666,666 | | Lots value | £666,666 | | Awards value | £258,669 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Pending | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | CAMBRIDGE | | Post town | Cambridge | | Postcode | CB2 1BY | | 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 | TLH1 East Anglia, TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | POTTER RAPER | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services - 71315000 - Building services ## Release History - 2 Oct 2025 at 15:47 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061907-2025 - 25 Sep 2025 at 08:17 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059494-2025 - 29 May 2025 at 10:49 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028415-2025 - 28 Apr 2025 at 08:28 - PlanningUpdate - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017189-2025 - 9 Apr 2025 at 10:43 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013906-2025 - 3 Apr 2025 at 15:24 - PlanningUpdate - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012922-2025 - 3 Apr 2025 at 15:00 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012899-2025 - 3 Apr 2025 at 14:40 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012885-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061907-2025 2nd October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059494-2025 25th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028415-2025 29th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017189-2025 28th April 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013906-2025 9th April 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012922-2025 3rd April 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012899-2025 3rd April 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012885-2025 3rd April 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-450 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-451 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-839 ## Notice URLs - http://www.cambridge.gov.uk - http://www.potterraper.co.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=7b12b26b-9f3b-f011-8136-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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