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# Oxford Covered Market - Main Contractor Procurement

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/oxford-covered-market-main-contractor-procurement-ocds-h6vhtk-051bd6). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Oxford City Council: "Oxford Covered Market - Main Contractor Procurement". Published status: planned. Planned Pipeline Value: £6,000,000. 1 published lot. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** PLANNED (no submission deadline published)
- **Buyer:** [Oxford City Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/oxford-city-council-ons-e07000178)
- **Planned Pipeline Value:** £6,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** Not published
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Competitive flexible procedure
- **Main Category:** works
- **Classifications (CPV):** Buildings of particular historical or architectural interest
- **Delivery Location:** UKJ, UKJ14
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 2 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/oxford-covered-market-main-contractor-procurement-ocds-h6vhtk-051bd6#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-051bd6`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/oxford-covered-market-main-contractor-procurement-ocds-h6vhtk-051bd6#tl-md)

## Description
1. Introduction
The Council is seeking to engage with contractors and determine the procurement route to secure a main contractor to deliver the Oxford Covered Market masterplan.
The Covered Market ("the Market") has been at the heart of Oxford's city centre since its foundation in 1774. It has always been in public ownership, with Oxford City Council ("the Council) the freeholder and operator since the start of the 20th century. Its significance spans heritage, culture, and commerce, as one of only a handful of 18th century covered markets in England which has been continuously trading (bar any enforced pandemic closures). The Market celebrated its 250th Anniversary in 2024.  
In February 2023 Oxford City Council Cabinet approved a heritage-led masterplan and its recommended programme of works. A full consultant team was subsequently appointed following a competitive tender process to deliver the masterplan. The team includes Gleeds Management Services Ltd as Project Managers and Contract Managers (including cost consultancy) and separately a Design Team led by Gort Scott Architects. RIBA Stage 2 works are now complete and in February 2025 further enhancements to the masterplan and additional funding was approved by Cabinet with Council approval to the revised budget. A copy of the report and masterplan are available on request. 
2. Strategic Context
The Council's ambition is for Oxford to continue to be a city that is a world-leading centre of research, innovation and science and a thriving place for independent businesses. We will nurture strong, inclusive communities and be a welcoming and supportive place for people from all backgrounds to work, live and visit. In line with this, our aim is to support strong, fair and sustainable economy through this project. The Council's Corporate Priorities 2024-28 are to deliver; 
•	Good, affordable homes 
•	Strong, fair economy 
•	Thriving communities 
•	Zero carbon Oxford 
•	Well-run council 
Oxford plays a significant role in some of the world's most important economic sectors and technologies. Our aim is to support sustainable economic development, ensuring that our city remains an attractive and thriving place for everyone, whether they live, work, or visit here. The support for local businesses represented in the Covered Market to deliver supply chain social value can contribute directly to that agenda. 
Achieving net zero will require a citywide effort, involving local and national government, businesses, institutions, and citizens. While Oxford City Council itself is responsible for around 1% of the city's emissions, it has the potential to influence up to 66% of all emissions in Oxford. We have set ambitious targets for ourselves to be a zero carbon council by 2030 and a net zero city by 2040, subject to external funding. The proposals aim to facilitate low and zero-emission movement to and from the Market and encourage local shopping and as well as improvements to the efficiency of the building...
> [Read full procurement scope and specification on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/oxford-covered-market-main-contractor-procurement-ocds-h6vhtk-051bd6)

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** planned
- **CPV codes:** 45212350
- **Delivery regions:** UKJ
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB

- **Contract Period:** 01/01/2027 to 30/09/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F032332-2025)
- **Last Source Update:** 2025-06-13T13:53:57.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-28T11:11:48.446Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-051bd6