---
title: "Cambridge Chalk Stream Project, water quality and biological monitoring"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06caef"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-14"
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# Cambridge Chalk Stream Project, water quality and biological monitoring

Buyer: CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06caef

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## Summary

Cambridge City Council, located in the United Kingdom and classified as a public authority in the sub-central government category, has completed a procurement process titled "Cambridge Chalk Stream Project, water quality and biological monitoring". The procurement covered services such as water quality monitoring and environmental assessments, targeted towards maintaining water quality. The procurement method was direct and executed below the threshold without competition. The process has reached the completion stage, and an award decision was made on 14 July 2026. Anglia Ruskin University is the supplier for this contract, which focuses on the environmental sector, particularly in environmental monitoring services, in the UKH12 region.

The Cambridge Chalk Stream Project presents substantial business opportunities, particularly for providers specialising in environmental impact assessment and monitoring. Large institutions or enterprises capable of delivering comprehensive environmental services and possessing expertise in citizen science support, macroinvertebrate surveys, and data management would find their skills well-matched to this project. The contract, valued at £201,600, spans from 16 July 2026 to 30 March 2029. Organisations capable of collaborating closely with public authorities and participating in sustainable and evidence-based environmental projects would benefit notably from such government contracts.

## Notice

The Council is buying continuation of an integrated monitoring and evidence service comprising: weekly water quality monitoring, laboratory analysis for key determinants, field measurement QA, citizen science support, volunteer training and troubleshooting, WHPT macroinvertebrate surveys, Mean Trophic Rank macrophyte surveys, data management, quarterly reporting, annual synthesis, technical liaison, annual evidence or learning events, and a final end of project synthesis report by 30 March 2029.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066257-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 15 Jul 2026 - 30 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £201,600 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ANGLIA RUSKIN UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90711400 - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services other than for construction
- 90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2026 at 13:39 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066257-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066257-2026
  14th July 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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