Scope
Reference
DN801407
Description
The Council requires a contractor to deliver a comprehensive watercourse maintenance programme. The purpose of the maintenance is to reduce the flood risk by ensuring that the watercourses are free from blockages and substantial weed growth, thus increasing channel flow.
The service required comprises the planned maintenance work and a 24hour emergency blockage removal service. The majority of the maintenance work will be carried out between the beginning of September to the end February i.e. outside the bird nesting season.
Total value (estimated)
- £55,000 excluding VAT
- £66,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 March 2026 to 1 March 2028
- Possible extension to 1 March 2029
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
12 month extension.
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45246000 - River regulation and flood control works
Contract locations
- UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
4 February 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
60% Price
40% Quality
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=a5834578-e3dc-f011-813c-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True
Contracting authority
Cambridge City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCBT-6819-NDPJ
The Guildhall
Cambridge
CB2 1BY
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@cambridge.gov.uk
Region: UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government