Selection of the preferred contractor for the refurbishment of the five high rise residential tower blocks located across Oxford following a competitive tender process.  The contractor’s appointment constitutes an expenditure of £18,157,804 within an approved budget of £20,108,000.

Contract award for Oxford Tower Block Refurbishment.

To select a preferred contractor to enable Leaseholder consultation and on the basis of no challenges, undertake works.

Alternative options included not selecting the proposed contractor and not undertaking the works.  The first option was rejected as the selection process was found to be robust and fair.  The second option was rejected as works are necessary to maintain the property stock.