Tender

Fire Consultant/ Engineer at Oxford Covered Market RIBA Stages 3 & 4

OXFORD CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

22 Apr 2025 at 16:59

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Oxford City Council is actively seeking a Fire Consultant/Engineer for the Oxford Covered Market project, specifically for RIBA Stages 3 and 4. The procurement falls under the services industry category, with a focus on architectural, engineering, and planning services. The project is based in Oxford, United Kingdom, in the UKJ14 region. The procurement process is in the tender stage, utilising an open method below threshold, allowing for competitive bids. Interested parties must ensure electronic submission of tenders via the In-tend procurement portal by 20 May 2025, with the enquiry period closing on 7 May 2025.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering and fire safety consultancy. SMEs and VCSEs operating within Oxfordshire may find this an opportune fit due to reserved participation criteria favouring these businesses. Companies proficient in meeting qualitative and price criteria are well-positioned to compete, with a clear emphasis on delivering engineering services aligned with the RIBA Plan of Work for Fire Safety.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fire Consultant/ Engineer at Oxford Covered Market RIBA Stages 3 & 4

Notice Description

The Project requires the appointment of a Fire Consultant/ Engineer in relation to the Oxford Covered Market masterplan including essential works. The anticipated scope includes RIBA Stages 3 and 4. The Fire Engineer will be required to undertake services in accordance with the RIBA Plan of Work for Fire Safety. PLEASE NOTE! DATE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO BANK HOLIDAY'S

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Renewal: further period of 3 months to ensure project is completed

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0505f1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016359-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services

71300000 - Engineering services

71330000 - Miscellaneous engineering services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Jun 2025 - 2 Feb 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@oxford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Holywell
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Further Information

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