AwardedAwarded 16 March 2026
Design and Build Contractor for PSDS3 Decarbonisation Works at Cornerstone Arts Centre, Didcot
South Oxfordshire District Council · Local authority
In brief
South Oxfordshire District Council awarded construction work to Ashe Construction Limited on 16 March 2026.
The notice gives a value of £1,592,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 7 months, starting 10 February 2026.
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What the notice says
the Works for Option 1 will include: Verification of RIBA4 designs, Removal of the gas-fired boilers and vessels and associated works in the internal plant room. Installation of Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP) and associated vessels and equipment to provide Heating and Hot Water Services. Removal and Replacement of Air Handling Units and removal of the rooftop chiller. Radiator Replacements. Installation of Solar PV. All associated works and general building de-carbonisation measures.
The Works for Option 2 will involve: Verification of RIBA4 design for Solar PV only. Installation of Solar PV and associated works.
If option 1 is adopted, PSDS funding requires a "whole building" approach to the decarbonisation measures identified for the M&E Services upgrade, including all reasonable steps to reduce heating demand and minimise the total building energy use.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Ashe Construction Limited (SME) 8 bids received | £1,284,476 | Awarded 16 March 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 071789-2025
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 026092-2026
About the buyer
South Oxfordshire District CouncilLast 12 months
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- Ashe Construction Limited1 contract
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From notice 071789-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 6 November 2025, last updated 23 March 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.