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title: "Refurbishment of the dry side changing facilities at the Didcot Wave Leisure Centre"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055b08"
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buyer: "SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2025-07-08"
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# Refurbishment of the dry side changing facilities at the Didcot Wave Leisure Centre

Buyer: SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055b08

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## Summary

South Oxfordshire District Council has initiated a procurement process seeking a main contractor for the refurbishment of the dry side changing facilities at Didcot Wave Leisure Centre in Oxfordshire. The tender, classified under construction work, is at the tender stage with a submission deadline of 8th August 2025. This open competition is being conducted under the open method and is below the threshold, with the refurbishment project valued at a gross amount of £300,000. The contract is expected to begin on 8th September 2025 and end on 31st March 2026. Interested parties must register and submit tenders electronically via the specified portal.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for construction firms, particularly those specialising in refurbishments and facilities management. Businesses with experience in high-quality standard construction and familiarity with Sport England’s guidelines on accessibility and inclusivity are well-suited for this project. The procurement encourages participation from small and medium enterprises and places emphasis on quality (40%) and price (60%) in its award criteria, providing a balanced approach for potential bidders.

## Notice

South Oxfordshire District Council are seeking to appoint an experienced main contractor to carry out a full refurbishment of the dry side changing facilities located at Didcot Wave Leisure Centre, Newlands Avenue, Oxfordshire, OX11 8NX. The male and female dry side changing facilities and disabled accessible toilet at the Didcot Wave Leisure Centre have become outdated and require a total refurbishment to ensure the facilities maintain a high-quality standard, meet current regulations, and adhere to Sport England's Accessible and Inclusive Sports Facilities guidance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038200-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | £250,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH OXFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | ABINGDON |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX14 3JE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Vale of White Horse |
| Electoral ward | Abingdon Abbey Northcourt |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon |
| Delivery location | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2025 at 10:59 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038200-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038200-2025
  8th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com
- https://procontract.due-north.com.ClickonOpportunities,searchforSouthOxfordshireDistrictCouncilandclickonspecificopportunity.Onceregisteredyouwillhaveaccesstodownloadthedocumentsanduploadthesubmissionaccordingly.
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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