Main Contractor Refurbishment of 1-12 Magdalen Street, Oxford

THE CROWN ESTATE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 May 2026 at 12:10

Tender

15 Aug 2025 at 13:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Estate is overseeing the procurement of a main contractor for the refurbishment project located at 1-12 Magdalen Street, Oxford. This initiative involves transforming the existing space into a life science facility through comprehensive structural modifications and improvements. The contract, valued at £960,000, was awarded on 29th May 2026 to Morgan Sindall Construction & Infrastructure Ltd following a selective procurement procedure, specifically a competitive flexible procedure. The project stages included a two-stage Design and Build process with the main works set to commence after successful completion of the pre-construction phase under a Pre-Construction Services Agreement. The contract's active period is slated from 15th June 2026 to 14th June 2029, covering the entire refurbishment timeline across the United Kingdom's southern and southeastern regions.

This project presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction and engineering sectors, particularly those specialising in major refurbishments and life science facility developments. Medium to large-scale construction firms with experience in competitive tendering and capacity for complex structural revisions are well-suited to participate in such endeavors. Furthermore, the nature of the contract, involving extensive structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing refurbishments, offers scope for businesses with expertise in these areas to contribute through subcontracting partnerships, thus fostering business growth and expansion within the public sector marketplace.

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Notice Title

Main Contractor Refurbishment of 1-12 Magdalen Street, Oxford

Notice Description

The Crown Estate is procuring a main contractor for the refurbishment of 1-12 Magdalen Street, Oxford via a two-stage Design and Build process. Shortlisted bidders were invited to submit technical and commercial proposals at stage one, with the successful contractor appointed under a Pre-Construction Services Agreement (PCSA) to support design development, cost planning, and programme delivery. Subject to successful completion of the pre-construction phase, the contractor will enter into a JCT Design and Build contract to deliver the main works.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05890e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050831-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£80,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 14 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CROWN ESTATE
Additional Buyers

ARCADIS (UK) LIMITED

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1Y 4AH
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Tower
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MORGAN SINDALL CONSTRUCTION & INFRASTRUCTURE

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