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Oxford Covered Market Opening Up Works

OXFORD CITY COUNCIL

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12 Jan 2026 at 13:21

Summary of the contracting process

Oxford City Council, a sub-central government authority in the United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process titled "Oxford Covered Market Opening Up Works." The procurement falls under the industry category of construction work, specifically focused on survey and opening up works. Located in Oxford, UK, the procurement has moved through the award stage as of 12 January 2026. The contract was awarded to Benfield & Loxley, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Oxford, with the contract period spanning from 5 December 2025 to 30 March 2026. The procurement method utilised was below the threshold, and the total contract value is £32,658 GBP.

This tender provides substantial business growth opportunities particularly for SMEs engaged in the construction sector. Businesses specialising in construction, renovation, and structural survey works would find the requirements of this project aligned with their expertise. With the project focused on enhancing the Covered Market in Oxford, companies with local knowledge or a base in the South East region of the UK stand to benefit greatly. Such procurement opportunities can assist in solidifying their market presence and enhancing their portfolio within public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Oxford Covered Market Opening Up Works

Notice Description

Opening up and survey works including making good

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0603b1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002270-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,658 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
5 Dec 2025 - 30 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@oxford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1BX
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Holywell
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BENFIELD & LOXLEY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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