Tender

New Bicester HWRC (Household Waste Recycling Centre) consultancy support

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

14 Nov 2025 at 11:11

Planning

31 Oct 2025 at 10:52

Summary of the contracting process

Oxfordshire County Council is currently in the tender stage of procuring consultancy services for its New Bicester Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) project. This procurement process, tagged under 'tender', involves appointing a consultancy to serve as Principal Designer, Technical Advisor, and Project Manager for the project intended to replace Ardley Fields HWRC due to an expiring lease in September 2026. The tender falls under the 'Construction consultancy services' (CPV 71530000) and 'Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services' (CPV 90000000) industry categories. Located in the UKJ14 region of the United Kingdom, the tender is conducted through an open procedure, with a deadline for submissions set for 12th December 2025. The process anticipates an award by 16th January 2026, with the contractual services potentially extending until July 2031, based on project completion.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancies experienced in multi-disciplinary design services, focusing on environmental and waste management projects. Businesses capable of offering a comprehensive service scope covering design, planning, and project management, while adhering to traditional consultancy service expectations, will find this tender appealing. With a substantial project value of £528,000 and a focus on quality and price, firms specialising in construction consultancy services can leverage this opportunity for business growth. Participating in this project allows businesses to engage in the development of critical infrastructure in a rapidly growing area, potentially paving the way for long-term partnerships with local government bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

New Bicester HWRC (Household Waste Recycling Centre) consultancy support

Notice Description

Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) operates a network of seven Household Waste and Recycling Centres (HWRCs) across the county. The northern area, particularly around Bicester, is experiencing rapid growth. Currently, this area is served only by the HWRC at Ardley Fields, which is not owned by the Council and is subject to a lease expiring in September 2026. The proposed new HWRC in Bicester is intended to replace the Ardley Fields site upon its closure. Oxfordshire County Council is seeking to appoint a consultancy to act as Principal Designer, Technical Advisor, and Project Manager. The appointed Supplier will be responsible for the design, planning, and supporting procurement of the Principal Contractor, and overall delivery of the project. The Supplier is expected to provide a multi-disciplinary design service in accordance with the OCC Consultant Scope of Services -Traditional.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The duration of the contract services will be until the completion of the construction project to build the new HWRC. Based on current programme this is anticipated to be July 2029. However, the period during which the contract services are provided would be extended on however many occasions as required if the programme for the construction project extends. The estimated end date for such extensions is July 2031.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d7b8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073880-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£440,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£440,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20253 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 20254 days to go
Future Notice Date
7 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
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
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementandcontractmanagement.enquiries@oxfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1ND
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
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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