Scope
Reference
I-4745
Description
Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) operates a network of seven Household Waste and Recycling Centres (HWRCs) across the county. The northern area, particularly around Bicester, is experiencing rapid growth. Currently, this area is served only by the HWRC at Ardley Fields, which is not owned by the Council and is subject to a lease expiring in September 2026.
The proposed new HWRC in Bicester is intended to replace the Ardley Fields site upon its closure.
Oxfordshire County Council is seeking to appoint a consultancy to act as Principal Designer, Technical Advisor, and Project Manager. The appointed Supplier will be responsible for the design, planning, and supporting procurement of the Principal Contractor, and overall delivery of the project.
The Supplier is expected to provide a multi-disciplinary design service in accordance with the OCC Consultant Scope of Services -Traditional.
Total value (estimated)
- £440,000 excluding VAT
- £528,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 February 2026 to 31 July 2029
- Possible extension to 31 July 2031
- 5 years, 5 months, 27 days
Description of possible extension:
The duration of the contract services will be until the completion of the construction project to build the new HWRC. Based on current programme this is anticipated to be July 2029. However, the period during which the contract services are provided would be extended on however many occasions as required if the programme for the construction project extends. The estimated end date for such extensions is July 2031.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services
- 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
Contract locations
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Submission
Enquiry deadline
26 November 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
12 December 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Please return your Tender via the Councils Portal at https://sebp.due-north.com/
Reference: DN796042
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
16 January 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 48% |
| Price | Price | 40% |
| Social Value | Quality | 12% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Oxfordshire County Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZNW-8281-MHNM
County Hall, New Rd
Oxford
OX1 1ND
United Kingdom
Email: ProcurementandContractManagement.Enquiries@Oxfordshire.gov.uk
Website: http://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk
Region: UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government