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Oxford City Council · Local authority

In brief

Oxford City Council has announced plans to buy building maintenance work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The estimated value is £3,658,835 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 4 years, starting 1 September 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Typical: a median of 5 bids per contract for this buyer (from 14 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

Cyclical maintenance programme which combines cyclical decoration with the maintenance of other external components: Fencing, railings, gates, walls, car ports, external decoration, gutters, downpipes, fascias, soffits, bargeboards, balustrades/handrails, external steps, hardstanding, timber decking, external stores, garages, outbuildings, service cupboards, internal communal doors, rotary drying facilities, communal flooring, internal decorations, bin stores, external lighting, roofing, doors and window installation.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 049181-2026

About the buyer

Oxford City CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

152

Awards

110

Suppliers it has used most for building maintenance

  1. RBBC-AL-Horley Community Centre Modernisation (Main Contractor JCT Design & Build 2024 Edition)

    Reigate and Banstead Borough CouncilSouth EastConstruction, Building maintenance and repairs

    Closing soon27 hours leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £1.6mestimated
  2. Car Park Main Stairwell and Lift Roof Works

    Surrey Heath Borough CouncilSouth EastConstruction, Building maintenance and repairs

    Closing soon3 days leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £115kestimated
  3. Tx8 & Tx9 Transformer and Switchgear New Building - Retender

    The Pirbright InstituteSouth EastConstruction, Building maintenance and repairs

    Closing soon3 days leftSmall contract

    £110kestimated
  4. External and Internal Maintenance Works Across Multiple Sites

    Test Valley Borough CouncilSouth EastConstruction, Building maintenance and repairs

    Closing soon3 days leftSmall contract

    £300kestimated
  5. Roof Improvement Works at Parkwood Industrial Estate - Wren and Phoenix

    Maidstone Borough CouncilSouth EastConstruction, Building maintenance and repairs

    Closing soon6 days leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    Value not stated

From notice 049181-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 26 May 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.