Scope
Reference
DN805007
Description
The Authority is seeking a specialist and established Provider, with the proven track record and expertise of the remediation of mould from archival materials held by Cambridgeshire County Council. The materials are of historical and evidential value, and the contractor must demonstrate appropriate conservation expertise and facilities.
The Authority is looking for the successful bidder to deliver on all requirement of removing the mould from the quantity of items as described:
• 550 large format volumes belonging to Cambridgeshire Archives
• 312 Notice books belonging to Cambridgeshire Registration Service
• 458 registers belonging to Cambridgeshire Registration Service
The Contractor must achieve complete removal of active mould and contamination while preserving the physical and chemical integrity of all collection materials. Treatments must not compromise the legibility, structure, or long-term stability of the items.
The successful bidder must ensure that all treated items are free from active mould and residual contamination.
Total value (estimated)
- £70,000 excluding VAT
- £85,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 6 April 2026 to 5 October 2026
- 6 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 92510000 - Library and archive services
- 92521000 - Museum services
- 92522100 - Preservation services of historical sites
Contract locations
- UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
27 February 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price | 50% |
| Quality | Quality | 50% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/AdvertSummary?projectId=b69d5ad4-1afd-f011-813c-005056b64545&projectStepId=bf9d5ad4-1afd-f011-813c-005056b64545
Contracting authority
Cambridgeshire County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJVB-3262-VGVJ
New Shire Hall Emery Crescent Enterprise Campus,
Alconbury Weald, Huntingdon
PE28 4YE
United Kingdom
Region: UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government