---
title: "Oxpens River Bridge"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051be5"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "OXFORD CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-21"
---

# Oxpens River Bridge

Buyer: OXFORD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051be5

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## Summary

Oxford City Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Oxpens River Bridge", focusing on the construction of a pedestrian and cycle bridge. The contract is valued at approximately £7,000,000 net of VAT and falls under the industry categories of construction structures and materials. The intended location for this project is Oxford, specifically in the UKJ14 region. The procurement is to be executed via a selective method using a pre-Procurement Act commercial tool. The planned start date for the contract is February 1, 2026, with expected completion by January 31, 2027, and a potential extension until January 31, 2028, indicating an opportunity for continued engagement.

This procurement process presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in construction work, specifically those capable of providing structures and materials for infrastructure projects. The procurement, being categorised as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), is appealing to smaller businesses seeking to expand their portfolios through large public projects. Companies with expertise in the construction of pedestrian and cycle bridges and related materials are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, offering them a chance to establish or enhance their relationship with a reputable public authority like Oxford City Council.

## Notice

Construction of a Pedestrian / Cycle Bridge

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024262-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Using pre-Procurement Act commercial tool |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OXFORD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX1 1BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Holywell |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon |
| Delivery location | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 21 May 2025 at 15:25 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024262-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024262-2025
  21st May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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