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title: "Air Quality modelling of Sites of Scientific Interest (SSSIs) to inform the Greater Cambridge Local Plan"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c996"
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buyer: "SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-14"
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# Air Quality modelling of Sites of Scientific Interest (SSSIs) to inform the Greater Cambridge Local Plan

Buyer: SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c996

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## Summary

South Cambridgeshire District Council and Cambridge City Council are inviting tenders for a project titled "Air Quality modelling of Sites of Scientific Interest (SSSIs) to inform the Greater Cambridge Local Plan." This procurement is within the technical planning services industry and aims to conduct air quality modelling near key ecological sites in the Greater Cambridge area. The procurement process is in the tender update stage, with key dates including an enquiry period ending on 21 July 2026, and a submission deadline on 24 July 2026 at 17:00. The project, valued at £30,000, will be carried out between August and November 2026, with opportunities for extension.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in environmental assessments, particularly those with expertise in air quality modelling and technical planning services. Businesses focusing on innovative environmental solutions, sustainable development practices, and possessing a strong understanding of scientific and ecological data will find this tender particularly fitting. Such companies can leverage the project as an avenue for growth by establishing relationships with public authorities and showcasing their expertise in an area with increasing demand for environmental sustainability. The procurement method is open and competitive, allowing opportunities for organisations of varying sizes to participate.

## Notice

Cambridge City Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council (the Councils) are seeking suitably qualified consultants to carry out air quality modelling of road traffic emissions in proximity of Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) within the area of Cambridge City Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council (Greater Cambridge). This will be evidence to inform the joint Greater Cambridge Local Plan.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: 12. This contract is to cover from July 2026 to end of November 2026 with the option to extend along as necessary up to the prevailing WTO threshold at the discretion of SCDC.

Renewal: This contract is to cover from July 2026 to end of November 2026 with the option to extend along as necessary up to the prevailing WTO threshold at the discretion of SCDC.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066399-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | £30,000 |
| 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 | SOUTH CAMBRIDGESHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CAMBOURNE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB23 6EA |
| 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

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356400 - Technical planning services

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2026 at 15:05 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066399-2026
- 13 Jul 2026 at 13:03 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065636-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066399-2026
  14th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065636-2026
  13th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=45d37685-a97e-f111-813c-005056b64545
  The tender documents can be found at: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=45d37685-a97e-f111-813c-005056b64545

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=45d37685-a97e-f111-813c-005056b64545&fromRfxSummary=True&rfxId=dd95da18-b97e-f111-813c-005056b64545
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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