Civic Quarter Project – Removals and Storage Service

Cambridge City Council invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified organisations accredited by the British Removal Association (BAR) to provide removals and storage services. These services will support the refurbishment of two key Council assets—the Guildhall and the Corn Exchange—as part of the Civic Quarter Project.

Estimated Contract Dates Start Date: 1 October 2026 End Date: 30 September 2029 Overview Programme and Timescales Refurbishment works are scheduled to begin in January 2027. To support this: Guildhall decant: Mid-October to end of December 2026 Corn Exchange decant: 1st – 31st January 2027 Service Requirements All items must be appropriately packed, protected, and transported to a storage facility.

Storage facilities should be located within the Cambridge area, particularly for technical equipment where regular access may be required. A dry environment with a consistent temperature is required; climate-controlled storage is not necessary.

A facility to have a storage space, which could be used to carryout maintenance work on technical equipment from the Corn Exchange would be beneficial. Market Engagement This exercise is a preliminary market engagement.

Interested suppliers are not required to submit detailed proposals at this stage. Suppliers are invited to: Register their interest via this portal Provide proof of accreditation with the British Removals Association Optionally provide a brief overview of relevant experience or suitability for the project