--- title: "Whole-building, low-carbon office modelling and options appraisal for West Oxfordshire District Council offices" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-81ebe4b9-2c30-41fb-898c-acc63774ee11" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-81ebe4b9-2c30-41fb-898c-acc63774ee11" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-81ebe4b9-2c30-41fb-898c-acc63774ee11.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-81ebe4b9-2c30-41fb-898c-acc63774ee11.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "PUBLICA GROUP" published: "2020-12-17" --- # Whole-building, low-carbon office modelling and options appraisal for West Oxfordshire District Council offices Buyer: PUBLICA GROUP Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-81ebe4b9-2c30-41fb-898c-acc63774ee11 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-81ebe4b9-2c30-41fb-898c-acc63774ee11) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-81ebe4b9-2c30-41fb-898c-acc63774ee11.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves the Publica Group, acting on behalf of West Oxfordshire District Council, seeking contractors for "Whole-building, low-carbon office modelling and options appraisal" services. This initiative is part of the Council's commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2030, outlined in their Carbon Action Plan. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender period that ends on 6th January 2021. The contract will focus on environmental services and is set within the location of Witney, Oxfordshire, specifically targeting improvement in the design and energy efficiency of Council offices. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the environmental consultancy and sustainable building services sectors. Companies with expertise in low-carbon design, energy efficiency, and environmental assessments would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with this procurement process can enhance their portfolio and contribute to local governmental efforts in addressing climate change, ultimately fostering growth and innovation within the business community. ## Notice In June 2019, West Oxfordshire District Council declared a climate and ecological emergency. A climate action work programme has since been underway to deliver the Council's commitment to its declaration. A key target for the Council is to become carbon neutral by 2030. In order to meet this objective, a Carbon Action Plan has been published (agreed by Council on 28th October 2020) which defines a set of priorities for action and work packages as part of its trajectory towards carbon neutrality. The Carbon Action Plan is separated into three sections in order to focus on the source of CO2e across all Council buildings, estate and services: o Council offices, property and sites o Leisure centres and facilities o Council vehicle fleet, machinery and transport This project brief now focuses on the first section of the Carbon Action Plan: Council offices, property and sites (referred to in Section 5.1.) A full copy of the Plan can be downloaded from the WODC website here: https://www.westoxon.gov.uk/environment/climate-action/our-route-to-carbon-neutral/ Covid-19 has had a large impact on where both Councillors and Council staff have been working this year. Where it has been possible for Councillors and staff to work from home, this has become common practice. Demand for office space has changed as a recent consequence of this. Work to now assess the Council's existing office space provision alongside future potential for energy-efficient and low- / zero-carbon design has been prioritised as part of the Council's plans for a Covid-19 recovery. The purpose of this piece of work is to therefore, not only deliver the ambitions of the Carbon Action Plan but to also, inform more immediate Council decisions on future office space design so that impact on climate change is minimised and Councillor and staff well-being is enhanced as part of the Council's recovery plans. Additional information: To express an interest and download the tender documentation please visit; https://in-tendhost.co.uk/publicagroup/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f1c9fa4-0bd6-4f05-a5d1-2598be16ac50 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Dec 2020 | | Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 11 Jan 2021 - 1 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | PUBLICA GROUP | | Locality | OXFORDSHIRE | | Post town | Oxford | | Postcode | OX28 1NB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC | | Local authority | West Oxfordshire | | Electoral ward | Witney North | | Westminster constituency | Witney | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90700000 - Environmental services - 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services ## Release History - 17 Dec 2020 at 16:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f1c9fa4-0bd6-4f05-a5d1-2598be16ac50 - 17 Dec 2020 at 16:21 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f1c9fa4-0bd6-4f05-a5d1-2598be16ac50 - 17 Dec 2020 at 16:21 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f1c9fa4-0bd6-4f05-a5d1-2598be16ac50 - 3 Dec 2020 at 16:36 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f1c9fa4-0bd6-4f05-a5d1-2598be16ac50 - 3 Dec 2020 at 16:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f1c9fa4-0bd6-4f05-a5d1-2598be16ac50 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f1c9fa4-0bd6-4f05-a5d1-2598be16ac50 17th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/publicagroup/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.westoxon.gov.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/publicagroup/aspx/Home - https://www.westoxon.gov.uk/environment/climate-action/our-route-to-carbon-neutral/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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