Planning

21 BTR

OXFORD CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

22 May 2026 at 13:50

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Oxford City Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "21 BTR," which involves the construction of over 34 flats in Oxford. The planned project falls under the 'works' industry category, specifically construction work. Located in the UK's South East region, this project is slated to start on 29th January 2027 and conclude on 31st January 2029. A pipeline notice was published on 22nd May 2026, and potential bidders should note that further communication and a future notice are anticipated around 30th October 2026. The procurement process operates under legal provisions outlined in the legislation UKPGA 2023/54 and is managed by a sub-central government authority.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the construction industry, particularly those equipped to handle significant residential projects. Given its substantial contract value estimated at £5.8 million net (or £6.96 million gross), it is an appealing prospect for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their portfolio and establish a foothold in public sector housing projects. The procurement process encourages participation from SMEs, indicating suitability for businesses with expertise in residential construction work looking to secure contracts within the public sector in the Oxfordshire area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

21 BTR

Notice Description

Construction of >34 flats, Oxford

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a1a5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048034-2026
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
£5,800,000 £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
30 Oct 20266 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jan 2027 - 31 Jan 2029 2-3 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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