Tender

Design and Build Contractor for PSDS3b Decarbonisation Works at Cornerstone Arts Centre, Didcot, Oxfordshire

SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

06 Nov 2025 at 16:45

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

South Oxfordshire District Council is seeking a Design and Build Contractor for the decarbonisation works at the Cornerstone Arts Centre in Didcot, Oxfordshire. This procurement, tagged under the industry category of Building construction work, is in the tender stage with a deadline for submissions by 2nd December 2025. The project falls under the "works" procurement category, with an open competitive method below the threshold. Key areas of the job include verification of designs, installation of Air Source Heat Pumps and Solar PV, and general building decarbonisation measures. Interested firms must submit their bids electronically before the deadline through the Proactis portal.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth for businesses in the construction and green technology sectors, particularly those specialising in HVAC systems and renewable energy installations. Companies with expertise in sustainable building practices and energy-efficient solutions will be well-suited to compete for this contract, which promises a contract period running from 10th February to 31st August 2026. The contract evaluation will emphasise quality, accounting for 60% of the award criteria, alongside a 40% consideration for pricing, offering an attractive opportunity for firms with a proven track record of delivering high-quality sustainable projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Design and Build Contractor for PSDS3b Decarbonisation Works at Cornerstone Arts Centre, Didcot, Oxfordshire

Notice Description

The Works for Option 1 will involve: Verification of RIBA 4 designs Removal of the gas-fired boilers and vessels and associated works in the internal plant room Installation of Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP) and associated vessels and equipment to provide heating and Hot Water Services Removal and replacement of Air Handling Units and removal of the rooftop chiller Radiator replacements Installation of Solar PV All associated works and general building de-carbonisation measures Refer to the document pack for the full details. The Works for Option 2 will involve: Verification of RIBA 4 designs for Solar PV only Installation of Solar PV and associated works Refer to the document pack for the full details. If Option 1 is adopted, PSDS funding requires a 'whole building' approach to the decarbonisation measures identified for the M&E Services upgrade, including all reasonable steps to reduce heating demand and minimise the total building energy use.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dc34
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071789-2025
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
£1,592,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,592,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Feb 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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