Decision details
Oxpens Bridge - Second Variation to Collaboration Agreement with Oxford City Council
PDF 85 KBDecision Maker: Deputy Chief Executive (Section 151 Officer)
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Purpose:
An extension of the date for the completion of Oxpens bridge set out in the collaboration agreement to 31st March 2027.
Decision:
Approval of
a Variation Agreement between Oxfordshire County Council and Oxford City
Council for the designs and construction of a new pedestrian and cycle bridge
over the river Thames and its onward connections at Oxpens, Oxford. The agreement is a second variation to a
collaboration agreement between the authorities related to the design and
delivery of the bridge which is being led by Oxford city council. The variation to the agreement has no
financial implication.
Reasons for the decision:
The completion date for Oxpens bridge has needed to be extended due to changes in delivery contractors and legal delays.
Alternative options considered:
Not extending the deadline for delivery. This would cause significant contractual and delivery issues severely compromising the project.
Publication date: 21/05/2026
Date of decision: 14/05/2026