The consultant is to undertake the detailed design of the pedestrian and cycle bridge. The consultant will be responsible for the overall design from RIBA Stages 0 to 4 with the possibility of further work being commissioned for RIBA Stages 5 and 6, depending on performance as well as whether it can provide value for money.

The design work is necessary to enable a contractor to be appointed to deliver the bridge which is a required to facilitate the redevelopment of Oxpens and Osney as set out in the Oxford Local Plan. Stantec have also been selected to undertake HIF funded path works between the bridge and Osney Mead which will facilitate co ordination and efficiency in the delivery of the works.