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Natural Flood Management Works - Watlington

South Oxfordshire District Council · Local authority

In brief

South Oxfordshire District Council is looking for suppliers for construction work (South East).

The estimated value is £53,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 4 months, starting 14 December 2026.

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

Bids close at 5pm, Monday 23 November 2026.

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

Can I win this?

Key dates

Bids by: 5pm, Monday 23 November 2026

Competition

Usually high: a median of 7 bids per contract for construction contracts in this region (from 551 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

Natural Flood Management works, including leaky dams, overland flow management, scrapes and corner bunds. The scope of the works comprises site clearance, construction, completion of the works, health and safety file and defects rectification. The Contractor shall be deemed to be fully acquainted with the full extent and character of the work, as well as all local and site conditions and restrictions that may affect the works. Please refer to full suite of tender documents for further information.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 10 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £53,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in South East?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
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.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Make sure your bid arrives before 5pm, Monday 23 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

2 November 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 103512-2026

About the buyer

South Oxfordshire District CouncilLast 12 months

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From notice 103512-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 2 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 2 November 2026.