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title: "The Provision of a watercourse maintenance contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05faab"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL"
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# The Provision of a watercourse maintenance contract

Buyer: CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05faab

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## Summary

Cambridge City Council is seeking to contract a provider for a watercourse maintenance programme, with the primary aim of mitigating flood risk by keeping watercourses clear of blockages and significant weed growth. This procurement falls under the open competition method and is categorised under 'River regulation and flood control works'. It is at the 'Tender' stage, with the submission period ending on 4th February 2026. The maintenance work is to be primarily executed from September to February, aligning with non-bird nesting periods, with contract commencement slated for March 2026 and running for two years, with a possible one-year renewal. The procurement is below the threshold and focuses on quality and price criteria, weighted at 40% and 60%, respectively.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) experienced in maintenance works, particularly those specialising in flood control and river regulation. Companies capable of providing around-the-clock emergency services and effective planned maintenance work would find this contract beneficial, especially given the localised scope of work within the UKH12 region and a substantial budget of £66,000 gross. With electronic submissions allowed, businesses can leverage digital channels for efficient bid proposals, focusing on competitive pricing and high-quality service delivery.

## Notice

The Council requires a contractor to deliver a comprehensive watercourse maintenance programme. The purpose of the maintenance is to reduce the flood risk by ensuring that the watercourses are free from blockages and substantial weed growth, thus increasing channel flow. The service required comprises the planned maintenance work and a 24hour emergency blockage removal service. The majority of the maintenance work will be carried out between the beginning of September to the end February i.e. outside the bird nesting season.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085027-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,000 |
| Lots value | £55,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45246000 - River regulation and flood control works

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2025 at 15:25 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085027-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085027-2025
  19th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=a5834578-e3dc-f011-813c-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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