---
title: "Cambourne to Cambridge Busway"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067eb8"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-09"
---

# Cambourne to Cambridge Busway

Buyer: CAMBRIDGESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067eb8

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Cambridgeshire County Council, is currently in the planning stage for the "Cambourne to Cambridge Busway" project, focusing on the works category. This project involves a design and build contract for constructing the busway, dependent on the TWAO decision. Located in the UKH12 region, the project is valued at £120 million net, with a gross estimate of £150 million. The procurement document was last updated on 9th April 2026, with the future notice anticipated by 30th April 2026. The contract period for the project is planned from 1st October 2026 to 30th November 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and civil engineering. Companies with expertise in large-scale infrastructure projects will find this particularly relevant. As a substantial investment by a public authority, the contract offers a stable revenue stream and the chance to be involved in a significant transportation development in the region. Construction firms, particularly those with experience in busway systems, are well-suited to compete, given the project's scale and technical requirements.

## Notice

This procurement will be for the design and build contract for the construction of the Cambourne to Cambridge busway. The procurement is subject to TWAO decision. Please note this is not a tender notice, details of when we expect to publish the tender notice can be found below.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032269-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline 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 | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2026 at 10:36 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032269-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032269-2026
  9th April 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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