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Design, Build, Operate and Maintain services for Cambridge District Heat Network

Cambridge City Council · Local authority

In brief

Cambridge City Council has announced plans to buy building maintenance and architecture and engineering work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The estimated value is £2,000,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 15 years, starting 5 November 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Usually high: a median of 8 bids per contract for this buyer (from 22 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

DBOM contractor procurement to be undertaken subject to successful receipt of GHNF government grant. First contract to cover PCSA figure, with movement to main contract subject to Favourable costing, viability and partner Investment

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Pipeline notice · UK1, notice 048799-2026

About the buyer

Cambridge City CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

70

Awards

24
All tenders and awards from Cambridge City Council

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From notice 048799-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 26 May 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.