---
title: "Hot and cold water pipework replacement works at Sunningwell School"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ce6a"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-20"
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# Hot and cold water pipework replacement works at Sunningwell School

Buyer: OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ce6a

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068049-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Jul 2026 - 6 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £64,295 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX1 1ND |
| 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 | Osney & St Thomas |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DARNELLS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45332200 - Water plumbing work

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2026 at 08:01 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068049-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068049-2026
  20th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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