This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

28 Apr 2026 at 09:05

Award

05 Nov 2025 at 12:36

Tender

09 Jun 2025 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

Oxford City Council is seeking to procure the design and construction of 15 residential units on land adjacent to Elizabeth Place and Westlands Drive in Oxford. This tender, identified by "Westlands Drive", is classified within the construction industry and falls under public authority procurement by a sub-central government entity. The tender has progressed through the stages of initiation, tendering, and award, with Life Build Solutions Limited identified as the supplier. Key dates include the initial tender notice published on 9th June 2025, the award date on 5th November 2025, and the contract start date as 30th April 2026. The open procurement method was utilised, and the tender process is now complete, leading to an active contract status, with a potential extension to 31st March 2030.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for growth to businesses involved in construction work, particularly those capable of designing and building residential units. The open procedure allows a wide range of suppliers to compete, emphasising quality and technical expertise alongside financial viability. Suitable candidates for this project include SMEs and larger enterprises capable of adhering to contract terms and managing compliance with building safety mandates. The involvement of public authorities provides a robust framework for reliable project execution, making it an attractive proposition for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio through public sector contracts in the Oxford area.

How relevant is this notice?

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/038346-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£4,670,981 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Nov 20257 months ago
Contract Period
29 Apr 2026 - 30 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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