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Oxford - Architect Services

Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

02 Sep 2026 at 15:06

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

07 Jul 2026 at 17:46

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

05 Sep 2025 at 15:43

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Network Rail Infrastructure Limited procured architectural services for the redevelopment of Oxford Station and its surrounding area. The appointed practice was required to lead the Oxford Station Masterplan, develop a mixed-use masterplan and prepare a detailed planning application for Phase 1. The scope included station entrances, public realm, a multi-storey car park, cycle hub, offices, life sciences, hotel and residential elements, while integrating railway operations and stakeholder requirements. Services also covered design leadership, coordination of transport, sustainability, heritage and engineering specialists, stakeholder engagement, and technical support through planning determination. Deliverables included an illustrative masterplan with phasing and delivery strategy, a RIBA Stage 2+ design report and the supporting documentation for the planning application. Work is in Oxford.

The procurement is complete and was awarded to Hawkins Brown Architecture Limited on 7 July 2026. The open competitive flexible procedure attracted 15 bids, with four reaching the final stage. Evaluation weighted technical quality at 70% and price at 30%, including masterplan deliverability and design response, pricing, key personnel, station and operational interface experience, relevant building-type experience, health and safety, collaboration, and environmental and social sustainability. The contract was signed on 27 August 2026 and runs from 27 August 2026 to 27 August 2029, with a possible six-month extension. The awarded value is £2.15 million including VAT (£1.9 million excluding VAT). Network Rail may separately instruct optional Phase 2 services, subject to approvals and funding.

This award indicates demand from Network Rail for architectural practices able to handle complex, major-station regeneration alongside operational railway constraints. A credible future competitor would need strong masterplanning and planning-application capability, experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and public-sector stakeholders, and evidence of delivering projects across relevant building types. The evaluation shows that technical quality mattered more than price, particularly the ability to demonstrate a deliverable design response, understand station needs and operational interfaces, provide effective key personnel, and manage health and safety. Firms should also be able to work with specialist architectural practices and embed measurable environmental and social sustainability, including approaches aligned with BREEAM, WELL, NABERS, biodiversity net gain and embodied-carbon objectives. Experience with phased development and optional later-stage services would also be relevant.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Oxford - Architect Services

Notice Description

Network Rail is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced architectural practice to lead the design and planning application for the redevelopment of Oxford Station and its surrounding area. This commission forms a critical part of the Oxford Station Masterplan, which aims to deliver a new vision for the station environment, supporting Oxford's growth as a national rail hub and global innovation centre. Scope of Services: * Masterplanning: Develop and evolve previous scheme proposals to create a new, mixed-use masterplan that maximises value, integrates operational railway requirements, and aligns with Oxford City's development and regeneration aspirations. * Design Leadership: Act as lead architect for the masterplan, coordinating with specialist consultants and stakeholders to deliver a comprehensive design solution, including station entrances, public realm, multi-storey car park, cycle hub, offices, life sciences, hotel, and residential elements. * Planning Application: Prepare and submit a detailed planning application for Phase 1, including all necessary supporting documents, reports, and stakeholder engagement as required by the local planning authority. * Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with Oxford City Council, Oxfordshire County Council, Network Rail, train operating companies, and other key stakeholders throughout the design and planning process. * Sustainability: Embed best practice in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) objectives, targeting high levels of certification (e.g., BREEAM, WELL, NABERS, BNG, embodied carbon). Key Deliverables: * A new illustrative masterplan for the Oxford Station area, including phasing and delivery strategy. * RIBA Stage 2+ design report for the first phase of development. * Full planning application for Phase 1, including all required technical and supporting documentation. * Coordination and integration of specialist inputs (e.g., transport, sustainability, heritage, engineering). * Ongoing design and technical support through the planning determination period. The contract will be let under the NR26 NEC4 Professional Service Short Contract (PSSC). The scope of this procurement covers the development of the Oxford Station Masterplan and the delivery of a detailed planning application for Phase 1. Phase 2 services are entirely optional and may not be instructed. Any extension to include Phase 2 will be subject to separate approval and explicit instruction by Network Rail. The estimated total value and contract term stated in this notice is inclusive of both Phase 1 and the optional Phase 2. Full details of the scope, deliverables, and requirements are provided in the procurement documents within the tender Pack.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: This contract includes an option for Network Rail to extend the scope of services to cover Phase 2 of the Oxford Station Masterplan. The circumstances and scope of this option are as follows: Phase 2 (Optional Extension): Network Rail reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to instruct the appointed architect to undertake further services relating to Phase 2 of the masterplan. Scope of Phase 2: This may include additional design development, planning application(s), and related architectural services for subsequent phases of the Oxford Station redevelopment, as set out in the Schedule of Services and Deliverables. * Circumstances for Use: The option to proceed with Phase 2 will only be exercised if Network Rail issues a formal instruction to the supplier. There is no guarantee that Phase 2 will be invoked. * Value: If exercised, the contract value may be increased up to a total of PS2.15m to reflect the additional services required for Phase 2.

Renewal: The contract may be extended at Network Rail's sole discretion to include services for Phase 2 of the Oxford Station Masterplan. Phase 2 is entirely optional and may not be instructed. If exercised, the extension would cover up to an additional 12 months of services. The extension will only be used if Network Rail issues a formal instruction to the supplier.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059530
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083126-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71200000 - Architectural and related services

71220000 - Architectural design services

71221000 - Architectural services for buildings

71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,900,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,900,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,150,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£2,150,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20263 months ago
Contract Period
27 Aug 2026 - 27 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8SW
Postcode Area
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAWKINS BROWN ARCHITECTURE LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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