--- title: "Civic Quarter Project - Removals and Storage Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c0a2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c0a2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c0a2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c0a2.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-01" --- # Civic Quarter Project - Removals and Storage Service Buyer: CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c0a2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c0a2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c0a2.json) ## Summary Cambridge City Council is overseeing the Civic Quarter Project, targeting the refurbishment of its key assets, the Guildhall and the Corn Exchange. This process requires a strategic procurement for removals and storage services, specifically in the industry category of relocation services. Located in Cambridge, UKH12, the procurement is currently at the planning stage with a market engagement scheduled to conclude by 17 July 2026. The service contract is expected to begin on 1 October 2026 and conclude on 30 September 2029. Companies interested are encouraged to express their interest and must be accredited by the British Removals Association, ensuring the adherence to standards during the refurbishment period starting January 2027, with detailed decant phases outlined for each venue. This procurement presents a valuable growth opportunity for businesses specialising in removals and storage, particularly if they have prior experience with handling heritage items and sensitive equipment. Suitable for SMEs, the contract anticipates a significant commitment in packing, storing, and eventually reinstating items. Engaging in this tender can expand a company’s portfolio, especially those offering local storage solutions within the Cambridge area, ideally suiting businesses with existing infrastructure that includes non-climate-controlled, yet stable storage environments. This preliminary engagement sets the stage for future phases, where early involvement could provide a competitive edge. ## Notice Cambridge City Council invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified organisations accredited by the British Removal Association (BAR) to provide removals and storage services. These services will support the refurbishment of two key Council assets-the Guildhall and the Corn Exchange-as part of the Civic Quarter Project. Estimated Contract Dates Start Date: 1 October 2026 End Date: 30 September 2029 Overview Programme and Timescales Refurbishment works are scheduled to begin in January 2027. To support this: Guildhall decant: Mid-October to end of December 2026 Corn Exchange decant: 1st - 31st January 2027 Service Requirements All items must be appropriately packed, protected, and transported to a storage facility. Storage facilities should be located within the Cambridge area, particularly for technical equipment where regular access may be required. A dry environment with a consistent temperature is required; climate-controlled storage is not necessary. A facility to have a storage space, which could be used to carryout maintenance work on technical equipment from the Corn Exchange would be beneficial. Scope of Services The Council requires packing, removal, and storage services for two categories of items: Heritage items - including artwork, antiques, and furniture Technical equipment and general items Storage Durations (Minimum) Guildhall: 2 years Corn Exchange: 18 months Reinstatement Following refurbishment, the appointed supplier will be required to: Return all items to site Unpack and position them as part of the final fit-out process Additional Information The Council has completed an inventory of items to support the decant process. Market Engagement This exercise is a preliminary market engagement. Interested suppliers are not required to submit detailed proposals at this stage. Suppliers are invited to: Register their interest via this portal Provide proof of accreditation with the British Removals Association Optionally provide a brief overview of relevant experience or suitability for the project ### Planning Information Market Engagement This exercise is a preliminary market engagement. Interested suppliers are not required to submit detailed proposals at this stage. Suppliers are invited to: Register their interest via this portal: https://procontract.due-north.com/Home/About Provide proof of accreditation with the British Removals Association Optionally provide a brief overview of relevant experience or suitability for the project ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061808-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 17 Jul 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £75,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | 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 - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98392000 - Relocation services ## Release History - 1 Jul 2026 at 13:32 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061808-2026 - 30 Jun 2026 at 16:00 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061460-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061808-2026 1st July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061460-2026 30th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Home/About - 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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