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General Contractor for office fit out

SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LTD

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14 Jan 2026 at 15:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "General Contractor for office fit out" was undertaken by Satellite Applications Catapult Ltd, located at Electron Building, Fermi Avenue, Harwell Campus, Oxford in the United Kingdom. This contract falls under the industry category of building completion and installation work, specifically targeting works related to office spaces. The procurement stage is currently at the award and contract stage as of 14th January 2026, with the contract period commencing on 19th January 2026 and anticipated completion by 26th July 2026. The procurement method used was limited competition, targeted below the threshold, taking place at the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus in Didcot, Oxfordshire.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in building works, as it encompasses fit out works to a new office space under JCT Design and Build 2024 Edition. Large construction companies, such as the successful supplier S.D.C. Builders Limited, are well-suited to engage in such projects, ensuring they can deliver high-quality building completion and installation services. The overall contract value stands at approximately £1.7 million, with potential for additional work due to the contract's renewal options and a 12-month rectification period post-completion, supporting sustained engagement and potential revenue streams for the winner.

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Notice Title

General Contractor for office fit out

Notice Description

Fit out works to new office space under JCT Design and Build (DB) 2024 Edition at 1st floor quad 3 Harwell Science and Innovation Campus Rutherford Avenue Didcot OX11 0DF.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0605e5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003190-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45300000 - Building installation work

45400000 - Building completion work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,702,188 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 26 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LTD
Additional Buyers

RIDGE & PARTNERS LLP

Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
ianbryan@ridge.co.uk, procurement@sa.catapult.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DIDCOT
Postcode
OX11 0QR
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
West Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Woodstock and Bladon
Westminster Constituency
Bicester and Woodstock

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

S.D.C. BUILDERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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