Tender

The Provision of a consultant team to undertake a feasibility review/RIBA Stage 1 for Oxford Town Hall.

OXFORD CITY COUNCIL

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14 Feb 2025 at 16:34

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Summary of the contracting process

Oxford City Council is inviting tenders for the provision of a consultant team to undertake a feasibility review and RIBA Stage 1 for Oxford Town Hall. This procurement process is focused on the historical and architectural significance of the building and falls under the 'Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest' industry category. The open procedure procurement method is being used for this below-threshold contract. Key dates to note include the submission deadline for tenders, which is 7th March 2025 at 12:00 PM, and the contract period, which will run from 14th March 2025 to 13th September 2025. The project location is Oxford, in the South East region of the United Kingdom (postal code OX1 1BX).

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the architecture, construction, engineering, and consultancy sectors to engage in a prestigious project. Firms with expertise in cost management, sustainability, planning, and heritage will find this project particularly suited to their skills. The opportunity encourages involvement from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), creating a platform for business growth through collaboration with Oxford City Council. By securing this contract, businesses can enhance their reputational standing and expand their portfolio in historical and architectural consultancy services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of a consultant team to undertake a feasibility review/RIBA Stage 1 for Oxford Town Hall.

Notice Description

Purpose of this Quotation To provide a fixed fee to deliver the professional services outlined below in order to carry out a feasibility review. Consultant Team Required Within the consultant team, the Architect will act as lead consultant and appoint the subconsultants necessary to support the services required. These will likely be consultants in cost management, sustainability as well as planning and heritage. Bidding teams are expected to suggest additional consultants that could support the project, all subconsultants fees are to be included within the total fixed fee amount. Additional information: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/oxfordcc Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address. Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via https://in-tendhost.co.uk/oxfordcc Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ffd7a98-3aa8-4cf8-a9ad-c48f679c85de
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

45212350 - Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71200000 - Architectural and related services

71220000 - Architectural design services

71221000 - Architectural services for buildings

71222000 - Architectural services for outdoor areas

71223000 - Architectural services for building extensions

71230000 - Organisation of architectural design contests

71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services

71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services

71251000 - Architectural and building-surveying services

71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

71315100 - Building-fabric consultancy services

71315200 - Building consultancy services

71315210 - Building services consultancy services

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Mar 2025 - 13 Sep 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1BX
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Holywell
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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