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Technical Advisor for New Bicester Household Waste Recycling Centre

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

09 Mar 2026 at 18:28

Tender

14 Nov 2025 at 11:11

Planning

31 Oct 2025 at 10:52

Summary of the contracting process

Oxfordshire County Council has successfully completed an open procurement procedure to appoint a consultancy service for the design and project management of a new Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) in Bicester. This initiative is driven by the County's rapid growth in the northern area, necessitating an upgrade from the current Ardley Fields site, which is set to close in September 2026. Tetra Tech Consulting Ltd. was awarded the contract as Technical Advisor, with a gross value of £585,840.79. The service is categorized under 'Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services' and the contract was awarded on 9th March 2026, with a standstill period ending on 19th March 2026. The project, located in the UKJ14 region of Oxfordshire, will begin on 23rd March 2026 and is expected to conclude by 22nd June 2029, with possible extensions until 2031.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms involved in environmental and construction services, particularly those specialising in multi-disciplinary design and project management. With a focus on replacing the existing waste management infrastructure, businesses with expertise in technical advising, planning, and construction management of environmentally focused projects stand to benefit. The procurement process adopted an open procedure, inviting competitive participation and providing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Tetra Tech Consulting Ltd. a platform to showcase their capabilities. This project not only fosters business growth by encouraging diverse business participation but also contributes to sustainable development in the rapidly expanding Bicester region.

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Notice Title

Technical Advisor for New Bicester Household Waste Recycling Centre

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.

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d7b8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021092-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£488,200 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
7 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
9 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 22 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TETRA TECH CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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