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Oxford West End Infrastructure Study

OXFORD CITY COUNCIL

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28 Apr 2026 at 09:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Oxford City Council focuses on conducting an infrastructure study to realise the vision for the Oxford West End. Categorised under services, this opportunity entails a feasibility study and advisory services. The procurement process is complete, with the contract awarded to OVE ARUP & PARTNERS LIMITED, a large London-based supplier. This tender was initiated as a below-threshold opportunity, with the contract running from 10th April 2026 to 31st May 2026. The procurement process is aligned with legislation under UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender offers significant growth potential for businesses specialising in infrastructure assessment and advisory services. Companies with expertise in feasibility studies and those looking to expand their operations in the United Kingdom could benefit from such opportunities. Large suppliers with the capability to assess infrastructure needs and deliver impactful advisory solutions are well-suited to compete in similar future procurement processes. The collaboration between municipal bodies like Oxford City Council and established firms such as OVE ARUP & PARTNERS LIMITED exemplifies the potential for strengthening community infrastructure through targeted assessments.

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Notice Title

Oxford West End Infrastructure Study

Notice Description

An assessment of the infrastructure requirements for the realisation of the vision for the West End.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068c4d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038381-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Apr 2026 - 31 May 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

OVE ARUP & PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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