Tender

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

SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

19 Aug 2025 at 06:14

Summary of the contracting process

South Oxfordshire District Council is seeking tenders for the design and construction of nine residential units built to Passivhaus standards, with additional refurbishments adhering to EnerPHit standards at 116 to 120 Broadway, Didcot, OX11 8AB. This opportunity, classified under the building construction work industry, is currently in the tender stage, with a submission deadline of 26th September 2025 and an enquiry end date on 23rd September 2025. The procurement method is open competition, detailed as a below-threshold process, and the contract period is set to begin on 1st February 2026, concluding on 1st December 2026. The entire project is valued at £3,000,000, with a primary focus on quality including social value and price.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for construction firms and businesses specialising in sustainable building technologies and retrofitting. Companies proficient in Passivhaus and EnerPHit standards will find this project particularly aligned with their expertise. This open competition allows for engagement via the Proactis e-procurement system, offering equal opportunity for businesses prepared to deliver a high standard of quality and competitiveness in pricing. Being part of this project can significantly enhance a company’s portfolio, especially those focused on sustainable development and energy-efficient construction practices.

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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 8AB

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058a2d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049667-2025
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 1 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

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