Tender

GB-Colchester: 0432 - General Building Works for Housing Stock

COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 12:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Colchester Borough Homes, on behalf of Colchester City Council, is commissioning two contractors to carry out general building works for housing stock in the East of England. The tender, titled "GB-Colchester: 0432 - General Building Works for Housing Stock," encompasses a range of tasks including structural repairs, safety works, concrete work, surface upgrades, roof repairs, external and internal decorations, carpentry, and brickwork repairs. This procurement process is in the tender stage with the submission deadline set for 28 March 2025. The initial contract period will commence on 1 June 2025 and will last for one year, with an option to extend for an additional three years based on performance. The total contract value is estimated at £1,000,000 per annum, with individual work instructions typically valued at less than £1,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses involved in decoration work, concrete work, roof repair, construction, joinery, carpentry, and structural works are well-suited to compete for this contract. The open procurement method ensures a transparent and competitive bidding process, providing ample opportunity for various economic operators to participate and secure agreements that can enhance their business portfolios. The contract's flexibility regarding the scope and value of work allows companies to manage their resources efficiently and build a consistent stream of projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Colchester: 0432 - General Building Works for Housing Stock

Notice Description

Colchester Borough Homes (the Authority) on behalf of Colchester City Council (the Council) wishes to commission two contractors who will be required to undertake as part of this contract but is not limited to the following: *Structural repairs *HHSRS safety works *Concrete works to paths and hardstanding's *Surface upgrades to steps and stairs *Roof repairs/renewals *External decorations/finishes *Internal decorations/finishes *Carpentry *Brickwork repairs / repointing / replacement The Contractors should be aware that there is no minimum or maximum value of works instruction, and in most cases the instructions are likely to be less than PS1,000 in value. The total contract value is to be circa PS1,000,000 per annum, however as this is a calling off contract there shall be no guarantee of any amount of works. Further details of the requirements can be found in the accompanying documents. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. The contract period stated is indicative and bidders should confirm in their response the preferred contract start date which will be subject to award and implementation. This is an initial 1 year appointment with the option to extend for a further 3 years, subject to performance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-18c2fd75-7ba9-4fcb-a829-c3d0de34b423
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a3aa409-e1be-4909-b613-504df9e98d0c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45210000 - Building construction work

45223200 - Structural works

45261910 - Roof repair

45262300 - Concrete work

45420000 - Joinery and carpentry installation work

45451000 - Decoration work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO3 3WG
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Colchester

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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