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title: "25117 Mould remediation in Cambridgeshire Archive"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06126c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-21"
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# 25117 Mould remediation in Cambridgeshire Archive

Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06126c

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## Summary

The procurement process for mould remediation in the Cambridgeshire Archives, organised by Cambridgeshire County Council, has successfully reached the Award stage. The contract, titled "25117 Mould remediation in Cambridgeshire Archive," falls under the Library and Archive Services category and is intended to take place in the region of Alconbury Weald, Huntingdon (UKH12). The procurement method chosen was an open competition below the threshold. The award was completed on 21st May 2026, with the contract covering services from 1st June 2026 to 30th November 2026. Cambridgeshire County Council, acting as the buyer, selected Max Communications Ltd as the supplier, provisioning a contract valued at £85,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs, especially those with specialised expertise in conservation and archival restoration services. Businesses with capabilities in mould remediation, particularly those accustomed to handling materials of historical significance, would find this contract perfectly suited to their services. The open competition method opens the door for a wide range of businesses to participate, encouraging innovation and the dissemination of best practices in preserving archival materials. Furthermore, given the need for specialised skills, companies who focus on preservation and conservation of historical records can leverage their experience to secure such contracts and expand their service portfolios.

## Notice

The Authority is seeking a specialist and established Provider, with the proven track record and expertise of the remediation of mould from archival materials held by Cambridgeshire County Council. The materials are of historical and evidential value, and the contractor must demonstrate appropriate conservation expertise and facilities. The Authority is looking for the successful bidder to deliver on all requirement of removing the mould from the quantity of items as described: * 550 large format volumes belonging to Cambridgeshire Archives * 312 Notice books belonging to Cambridgeshire Registration Service * 458 registers belonging to Cambridgeshire Registration Service The Contractor must achieve complete removal of active mould and contamination while preserving the physical and chemical integrity of all collection materials. Treatments must not compromise the legibility, structure, or long-term stability of the items. The successful bidder must ensure that all treated items are free from active mould and residual contamination.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047256-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | £70,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £85,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | ALCONBURY WEALD, 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 | MAX COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92510000 - Library and archive services
- 92521000 - Museum services
- 92522100 - Preservation services of historical sites

## Release History

- 21 May 2026 at 14:29 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047256-2026
- 29 Jan 2026 at 16:50 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008229-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047256-2026
  21st May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008229-2026
  29th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/AdvertSummary?projectId=b69d5ad4-1afd-f011-813c-005056b64545&projectStepId=bf9d5ad4-1afd-f011-813c-005056b64545

## Notice URLs

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

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