Design & Construction of 9No. residential units to Passivhaus standards

SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 May 2026 at 07:32

Tender

19 Aug 2025 at 06:14

Summary of the contracting process

South Oxfordshire District Council awarded a contract for the design and construction of nine residential units to Passivhaus standards, as well as the conversion and refurbishment of an existing unit to EnerPHit standards, at 116 to 120 Broadway, Didcot, OX11 8AB. The contract was awarded to Oxford Direct Services Trading Limited. The procurement process was conducted through an open competition below the threshold, and the contract award was finalised on 21 May 2026. The contract period is set to start on 15 June 2026 and end on 31 March 2027. The total value of the award, including VAT, is approximately £4,578,480. The project is focused on building construction work in the region UKJ14, United Kingdom.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses within the construction industry, particularly those specialising in sustainable and energy-efficient construction methods like Passivhaus and EnerPHit. Companies that have expertise in residential building construction and can deliver high-quality work under open competition rules would find this project beneficial. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that participated in the bidding process also had a chance to compete, highlighting an inclusivity approach conducive to business growth and diversification. Businesses that can deliver projects with an emphasis on quality and price are well-suited to engage in such procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Design & Construction of 9No. residential units to Passivhaus standards

Notice Description

Design & Construction of 9No. residential Units to PassivHaus. Conversion and refurbishment of an existing unit to EnerPHit standards; Use Class E space and associated drainage and landscaping works. at 116 to 120 Broadway, Didcot ox11 8A

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058a2d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048365-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45210000 - Building construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£3,815,400 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OXFORD DIRECT SERVICES TRADING

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