Tender

Refurbishment of the dry side changing facilities at the Didcot Wave Leisure Centre

SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

08 Jul 2025 at 10:59

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

South Oxfordshire District Council has initiated a procurement process seeking a main contractor for the refurbishment of the dry side changing facilities at Didcot Wave Leisure Centre in Oxfordshire. The tender, classified under construction work, is at the tender stage with a submission deadline of 8th August 2025. This open competition is being conducted under the open method and is below the threshold, with the refurbishment project valued at a gross amount of £300,000. The contract is expected to begin on 8th September 2025 and end on 31st March 2026. Interested parties must register and submit tenders electronically via the specified portal.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for construction firms, particularly those specialising in refurbishments and facilities management. Businesses with experience in high-quality standard construction and familiarity with Sport England’s guidelines on accessibility and inclusivity are well-suited for this project. The procurement encourages participation from small and medium enterprises and places emphasis on quality (40%) and price (60%) in its award criteria, providing a balanced approach for potential bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Refurbishment of the dry side changing facilities at the Didcot Wave Leisure Centre

Notice Description

South Oxfordshire District Council are seeking to appoint an experienced main contractor to carry out a full refurbishment of the dry side changing facilities located at Didcot Wave Leisure Centre, Newlands Avenue, Oxfordshire, OX11 8NX. The male and female dry side changing facilities and disabled accessible toilet at the Didcot Wave Leisure Centre have become outdated and require a total refurbishment to ensure the facilities maintain a high-quality standard, meet current regulations, and adhere to Sport England's Accessible and Inclusive Sports Facilities guidance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055b08
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038200-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
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
SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@southandvale.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ABINGDON
Postcode
OX14 3JE
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
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Abingdon Abbey Northcourt
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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