Planning

Underhill Circus

OXFORD CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

22 May 2026 at 13:21

Summary of the contracting process

Oxford City Council is planning a procurement process for the "Underhill Circus" project, which involves the construction of 8/9 flats in Oxford, categorized under construction work and the broader industry sector of agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry, and related products. The project is in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 30th November 2026. Key details include the location in the UK's UKJ14 region and a gross project value of £2,520,000. The construction is projected to commence on 30th April 2027 and conclude by 1st May 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in construction, particularly those with expertise in residential developments. The project's focus on building multiple flats aligns well with the capabilities of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which are explicitly encouraged to participate in this tender. Businesses equipped with experience in large-scale construction projects and the ability to deliver high-quality residential structures will find themselves well-suited to compete for this procurement opportunity, broadening their portfolio and establishing a foothold in further public sector projects.

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Notice Title

Underhill Circus

Notice Description

Construction of 8/9 flats, Oxford

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a171
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047968-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Nov 20267 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Apr 2027 - 1 May 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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