AwardedAwarded 14 October 2026

Marriott’s Walk Public Realm

West Oxfordshire District Council · Local authority

In brief

West Oxfordshire District Council awarded grounds maintenance and construction work to Oxford Direct Trading Services Limited on 14 October 2026.

The notice gives a value of £158,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 2 weeks, starting 23 October 2026.

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What the notice says

The Contracting Authority West Oxfordshire District Council ("the Council") is seeking to appoint a contractor to deliver public realm improvements at Marriotts Walk Shopping Centre, Witney. The Council purchased Marriotts Walk as part of its wider commitment to support town centre regeneration, enhance the visitor experience and strengthen the local economy. Further information about the Council and its priorities can be found at: • https://www.westoxon.gov.uk • https://www.marriottswalk.com Project Overview The Council is undertaking a programme of hard and soft landscaping works to enhance the public realm within Marriotts Walk. The works are detailed within the tender drawings and associated documentation and include: • New tree, shrub, perennial and meadow planting; • Turf and biodiversity enhancements; • Installation of seating, bins, cycle stands and planters; • Public realm artwork and interpretation features; • Paving alterations, path construction and associated landscaping works; • Removal of existing street furniture and reinstatement works. The anticipated contract duration is 6 weeks. The contract will be awarded as a single works contract and is not divided into lots.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Oxford Direct Trading Services Limited (SME)
6 bids received
£198,715
Awarded 14 October 2026

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 079068-2026
  2. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 100115-2026

About the buyer

Procurements

50

Awards

26

Suppliers it has used most for grounds maintenance

  1. Extra Care Housing Development - Edinburgh House

    Portsmouth City CouncilSouth EastConstruction, Grounds maintenance and landscaping

    Closing soon12 hours leftExpress interestSuitable for SMEs

    £280mestimated
  2. Capital Playground Scheme - Herne Bay

    Canterbury City CouncilSouth EastGrounds maintenance and landscaping, Construction

    Closing soon12 hours leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £225kestimated
  3. TWBC - Hawkenbury Recreation Ground

    Tunbridge Wells Borough CouncilSouth EastGrounds maintenance and landscaping, Construction

    Closing soon12 hours leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £300kestimated
  4. Grounds maintenance

    Cottenham Parish CouncilNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestGrounds maintenance and landscaping

    Closing soon3 days left3 lotsSuitable for SMEs

    £54kestimated
  5. Design and build contractor for delivery of houses and apartments in upper acre parcel

    Eastleigh Borough CouncilSouth EastGrounds maintenance and landscaping, Construction

    Closing soon4 days leftSuitable for SMEs

    £100mestimated

From notice 079068-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 19 August 2026, last updated 22 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 22 October 2026.