Willmott Dixon has been appointed to deliver a net zero new headquarters building for Oxfordshire Country Council.
The cambridgeshire-headquartered contractor will extend and redevelop the council’s new HQ at Speedwell House to create a 5,200 sqm ‘net zero in operation’ office.
The council is relocating from its current premises at County Hall in Oxford to a new four-storey home at Speedwell House, also in Oxford.
The company has been procured through the National Procure Partnerships framework for the project.
Willmott Dixon will start work to extend Speedwell House and add extra floors in 2025, once designs are complete.
Willmott Dixon was recently recently appointed to deliver a £48.8 million net carbon zero in operation (NCZiO) campus for Wigan & Leigh College, as well as a £60 million net zero Town Centre Campus development for Bridgend College in Wales
The council will move its headquarters to Speedwell House in 2027.
Councillor Dan Levy, Oxfordshire County Council’s cabinet member for finance, added: “This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for us not only to create a modern carbon-neutral office and a welcoming and comfortable space for our employees, councillors and residents, but also to help transform this part of the city and better support those using the area.”
Richard Poulter, managing director for Willmott Dixon in the South said: “We’re excited to be working with Oxfordshire Country Council to take forward its vision for a new future at Speedwell House.
“Being involved early will enable us to help develop plans that deliver on their net zero ambitions at the best possible value.”
Faye Dolan, framework director at National Procure Partnerships framework, said: “Procure Partnerships Framework are delighted to have supported Oxfordshire County Council on the Speedwell House project to procure Willmott Dixon.
“The construction of Speedwell House will provide a fantastic office facility, that is fit for purpose and provides a comfortable environment for Council personnel and residents.”
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