--- title: "Multiple Responsive Repairs" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06db72" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06db72" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06db72.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06db72.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-08-04" --- # Multiple Responsive Repairs Buyer: CAMBRIDGE CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06db72 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06db72) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06db72.json) ## Summary Cambridge City Council is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process concerning multiple responsive repairs contracts within the construction and repair maintenance industry. This initiative is focused on providing long-term support to their housing and commercial estate through separate contracts for distinct geographical areas in Cambridge, UK, each valued at approximately £32.0m total. An important milestone within this process is a Market Engagement Event scheduled for 17 August 2026 at Trumpington Pavilion, Cambridge, with responses due by 13 August 2026. The complete tender release is expected by the end of October 2026, with awards anticipated by mid-January 2027, leading to mobilisation by mid-April 2027. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in construction and maintenance services, particularly those skilled in general building works, glazing, roofing, and mechanical repairs. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this an attractive opportunity, as the council plans to work in partnership with two separate contractors—one for each of the two lots—to ensure efficient delivery. With a diverse range of responsive repairs required, from structural improvements to emergency call-outs, businesses that can demonstrate robust contract management and a flexible approach to work allocation will be well-suited to compete. This procurement process represents an opportunity for growth through sustained collaboration with the Cambridge City Council over a potential eight-year period. ## Notice MARKET ENGAGEMENT EVENT for Multiple Responsive Repairs Contracts The Council has an ongoing 'Business as Usual' need to provide responsive repairs to its housing and commercial estate in support of the DLO and Property Services. This is a relaunch of the project first advertised in September 2025 The Council will still be letting a long-term contract divided into two 2 separate Lots. The duration is expected to be between five (5) and up to eight (8) years. It is currently anticipated there will be one main contract for each of the two lots. The specification for both Lots are the same, they are differentiated geographically. These contracts are complex in nature and this will be fully explained in the tender documents. The main element of work will be responsive requirements, and this means there will be no opportunity to batch work. Some of the work will be mechanical and electrical repairs, minor alterations and structural improvement works that may require planning and are of a small project in nature. Work will be allocated on an as it arrives basis and will carry various levels of urgency which will require significant demonstration of the ability to manage a contract of this kind and volume. Both Lots will be General Building Contracts - covering responsive repairs across a number of general and specialist requirements, reactive maintenance including, but not limited to glazing, roofing repairs, brickwork and masonry work plastering, fencing, gates and scaffolding and general rubbish / garden clearance and removal of small sheds/lean-to's and similar temporary buildings. In addition, there may be a level of supplementary support required, during busy periods, for the in-house Direct Labour Organisation (DLO). This will be on an as required basis and may include painting and decorating, repairs to kitchens and bathrooms, plumbing, carpentry and electrical. Furthermore, there will be additional commercial properties as well as Council run facilities, such as Community Centres on a responsive included on an as required basis. There will be a requirement for service provision for both out-of-hours and emergency call-outs. This will be another of the workstreams in both Lot1 and Lot2 of this contract. Another of the workstreams (in both Lots) will be Void Property works this covers the refurbishment of any vacated Council owned housing in support of the DLO on an as required basis covering the requirements above and readying the property to be let to new tenants. It will also cover, commercial properties to a lesser extent. Small alterations and structural works such as wall reinforcement and underpinning projects may also be included as a workstream. Lots One and Two will be treated as separate and distinct contracts. It is the councils intent to award two separate contractors - one for each lot. The geographical split of the two main contracts will be approximately equal in the numbers of properties and there is an expectation that this will be a three way partnership with both contractors and the Council delivering an increasingly efficient service to the residents of Cambridge City. The overall value of these contracts is currently estimated as approximately PS32.0m for both contracts. The timetables for the letting of all of these contracts is extremely tight and they must all be let, awarded and mobilised no later than end of April 2027. We are excited to continue on the procurement of this challenging process and aim to release full tenders by no later than end-October 2026 with Contract awards by mid-January 2027 giving approximately six weeks to mobilise and be ready for work to be allocated by mid- April 2027. ### Planning Information Cambridge City Council is pleased to invite interested suppliers to a Market Engagement Event for its upcoming Multiple Responsive Repairs Contracts. Date: 17 August 2026 Time: 10:30am to 12:00pm Venue: Trumpington Pavilion, Paget Road, Cambridge, CB2 9JT If you would like to attend, please email CityProcurement@cambridge.gov.uk with: Your company name The name of your attendee The email address of your attendee Please note that attendance is limited to a maximum of one representative per organisation. Due to the limited availability of parking at the venue, attendees are strongly encouraged to use the Park & Ride service where possible. We look forward to welcoming you and discussing the opportunity with you. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073771-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Oct 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Jan 2027 - 14 Jan 2032 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £38,400,000 | | 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 - 45 - Construction work - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services ## Release History - 4 Aug 2026 at 13:46 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073771-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073771-2026 4th August 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - 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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