Planning

Cave Street

OXFORD CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

22 May 2026 at 13:37

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Oxford City Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a construction project titled "Cave Street," located in Oxford, United Kingdom. This initiative falls under the industry category of construction work and involves the development of over 21 flats. The procurement is in its planning phase as of 22nd May 2026 and is expected to progress with formal communications about the tender to be published by 29th January 2027. The contract period is scheduled from 30th July 2027 to 30th August 2030, with a project value of £5.4 million (gross). The procurement method is associated with works, under the legal basis of the UK Public General Acts 2023/54.

This tender represents a promising opportunity for businesses within the construction sector, particularly those able to provide works services. Given that the lot is marked as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), businesses with expertise in residential construction would find this tender appealing. With a significant project value and a multi-year contract period, it offers substantial prospects for growth and revenue for companies seeking to expand their portfolio in public sector developments. Companies located in or able to operate within the Oxford area will be especially well-suited to compete for this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cave Street

Notice Description

Construction of >21 flats, Oxford

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a192
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048012-2026
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

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Jan 20279 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jul 2027 - 30 Aug 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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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