Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bd0-08f9-7255-8c4e-0f2ca803e21f/design-and-build-contractor-for-psds3-decarbonisation-works-at-cornerstone-arts

awarded GB open procedure

# Design and Build Contractor for PSDS3 Decarbonisation Works at Cornerstone Arts Centre, Didcot

[South Oxfordshire District Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/south-oxfordshire-district-council)

Estimated value

£1,592,000

Published

23 Mar 2026

Deadline

Closed

2 Dec 2025

## Who can bid

- Below-threshold contract

    Buyers cannot shortlist bidders on suitability before tenders are in, so everyone gets to submit a bid (except some larger works contracts).

    [Procurement Act 2023, section 85](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/85)
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

## About this tender

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.

## CPV classification

Building construction work

Source

Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-05dc34-2026-03-23T09:57:06Z

[View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-05dc34-2026-03-23T09:57:06Z)

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