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20 Jul 2026 at 08:01

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process was conducted by Oxfordshire County Council for the "Hot and cold water pipework replacement works at Sunningwell School." The procurement falls under the works category, specifically water plumbing work, and is situated in the UKJ14 region, encompassing Oxford. The procurement stage has reached the completion phase, with DARNELLS LIMITED being awarded the contract. This limited competition, below-threshold tender, was initiated on 10th July 2026 and formally completed on 6th October 2026. The total contract value is £64,295, with a potential gross amount of up to £77,154, facilitating a 12-month period of rectification before final payment, with the potential for renewal as per clause 2.7 of the JCT contract.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the construction and plumbing industries, particularly those specialising in water pipework. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like DARNELLS LIMITED, who are well-versed in working on public authority projects, can find this procurement to be a lucrative opportunity. The procurement process promotes limited but targeted competition, ensuring that businesses with the requisite skills and experience in water plumbing have the potential to grow by executing contracts with local government bodies such as the Oxfordshire County Council.

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Notice Title

Hot and cold water pipework replacement works at Sunningwell School

Notice Description

Hot and cold water pipework replacement works at Sunningwell School - Darnells Ltd

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ce6a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068049-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45332200 - Water plumbing work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£64,295 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Jul 2026 - 6 Oct 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
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY 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 1ND
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
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DARNELLS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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