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Morgan Sindall appointed on Oxford city centre refurbishment scheme for The Crown Estate


Morgan Sindall Construction & Infrastructure has been appointed by The Crown Estate under a Pre-Construction Services Agreement (PCSA) for the refurbishment of 1–12 Magdalen Street in Oxford.


The appointment follows a competitive procurement process, with Morgan Sindall selected to support the project through the pre-construction phase before progressing to the main works contract, subject to successful completion of design development and cost planning activities.


The contract was awarded on 29 May 2026 and is expected to run from June 2026 through to June 2029.


Project Overview


The Crown Estate is bringing forward the refurbishment of 1–12 Magdalen Street, a prominent city centre asset located within Oxford's historic commercial core.

The project is being delivered via a two-stage Design & Build procurement route, with Morgan Sindall initially appointed under a PCSA to provide:


  • Design development support

  • Cost planning and value engineering

  • Programme development

  • Construction methodology planning

  • Pre-construction management services


Following completion of the PCSA stage, Morgan Sindall is expected to enter into a JCT Design & Build contract to undertake the main refurbishment works.


Delivery Team


  • Client: The Crown Estate

  • Main Contractor (PCSA): Morgan Sindall Construction & Infrastructure

  • Procurement Route: Two-Stage Design & Build


ConstructNet Opportunity Analysis


While the current award relates to pre-construction services, the appointment provides early visibility of a future city centre refurbishment project that is expected to generate supply chain opportunities as the design develops.


Potential opportunities may include:


  • Structural alterations

  • Building envelope packages

  • Roofing works

  • M&E installations

  • Internal fit-out trades

  • Heritage and specialist refurbishment works

  • Building materials and product suppliers


With Morgan Sindall now engaged through the PCSA phase, supply chain planning and package development activity is likely to progress throughout the coming months ahead of the main construction phase.


Key Contact Information


Morgan Sindall Construction & Infrastructure Ltd



The Crown Estate Project procured through a competitive flexible procedure under a two-stage Design & Build delivery model.


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