Award

Westlands Drive

OXFORD CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Nov 2025 at 12:36

Tender

09 Jun 2025 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

Oxford City Council has concluded an open procurement process for the project titled "Westlands Drive," focusing on the design and construction of 15 residential units adjacent to Elizabeth Place and Westlands Drive in Oxford. This project, falling under the construction industry category, reached the award stage on 3 November 2025, with a standstill period ending on 14 November 2025. The contract, pending final signatures by 24 November 2025, will span from 1 December 2025 to 30 November 2027, with potential extensions up to 2028. The total contract value stands at £4,713,289, reflecting the gross amount awarded for this main works category. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, ensuring compliance with UK legislative standards.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in construction works, particularly those capable of handling substantial residential projects. Life Build Solutions Limited, a large-scale company based in High Wycombe, has been identified as the successful supplier, highlighting the potential advantages for sizeable firms in securing such contracts. Companies with expertise in site preparation and construction can leverage this kind of project to expand their portfolios and engage in future potential renewals or extensions. Given the sizeable financial scope and opportunity for contract extensions, businesses aiming to grow their market share in public procurement should consider engaging in similar tenders.

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Notice Title

Westlands Drive

Notice Description

OX Place are seeking competitive tenders for the completion of the design and construction of 15 residential units on land adjacent to Elizabeth Place and Westlands Drive in Oxford.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054573
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071236-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45100000 - Site preparation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£4,713,289 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIFE BUILD SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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