Tender

GB-Colchester: 0463(PA) Redevelopment of External Space at Trinity Square

COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

14 Nov 2025 at 16:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Colchester City Council is seeking a contractor for the redevelopment of external space at Trinity Square, specifically involving the landscape renovation of the area surrounding the Grade I Listed Holy Trinity Church in Colchester, UK. This tender involves works relating to landscape gardening, construction, and mechanical and electrical engineering services. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage with an open procedure, and interested parties can submit their proposals by 19th December 2025. The contract is expected to commence on 3rd March 2026, lasting approximately six months, with a guide budget of around £850,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in landscape gardening, construction, and engineering services, particularly those capable of integrating design and contract management under the JCT Intermediate Building Contract format. It is notably suited for SMEs and VCSEs looking to expand their portfolios in public sector projects. Businesses with expertise in heritage site renovations would find this project a unique chance to showcase their skills in preserving historical settings while potentially growing their business footprint in the public procurement domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Colchester: 0463(PA) Redevelopment of External Space at Trinity Square

Notice Description

Colchester City Council (the Council) wishes to commission a contractor to undertake Landscape renovation of the former churchyard around the Grade I Listed Holy Trinity Church in the centre of Colchester, with access via Culver Street West. The Works will include the landscape renovation as detailed, in addition to the design and construction of New and replacement railings and gates, including handrails and Mechanical and Electrical installation. This work will be undertaken using the JCT Form of Contract - Intermediate Building Contract with Contractor's Design 2024 Edition. A Site Visit will be arranged for either the 3rd or 5th December (Exact date to be confirmed), details will be provided via clarification through the e-tendering portal. Bidders are to include their proposed timeline within the Quality response - Question 3.2Programme (Including Project Timetable & Project Management). Further details of the requirements can be found in the accompanying specification document. 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 commencement is stated as provisionally 3rd March 2026 with a 6 month construction period (estimated for purpose of this notice), although this is subject to bidders responses, which will be evaluated as part of the overall evaluation process. Guide budget is approximately PS850,000.00.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a76d600f-bbd2-48e0-aefd-27dc35876083
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

71420000 - Landscape architectural services

71421000 - Landscape gardening services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 20252 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Mar 2026 - 31 Aug 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
Matt Howe
Contact Email
matthew.howe@colchester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+447976794358

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

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