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28 Jul 2026 at 08:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "GB-Colchester: Flat Roofing works (small roofs - Houses)" has been conducted by Colchester Borough Homes on behalf of Colchester City Council. This contract, classified under the "roof-covering work" industry category, focused on re-covering flat roofs across various homes in the Colchester District, East of England. The procurement was executed through an open procedure, and the award was published on 28th July 2026. The contract period is scheduled from 3rd August 2026 to 27th November 2026, with the project expected to conclude within 18 weeks. This procurement stage has now reached completion, with Highview Group Ltd being selected as the supplier for this £155,000 contract.

This tender presents robust opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), especially those specialising in roofing and construction services. Businesses equipped with expertise in flat roof repair and maintenance could significantly benefit from engaging with this contract, leveraging the opportunity to expand their portfolio in public sector projects. Additionally, the specification aligns well with firms experienced in working within the East of England. The selection process maintained an open procedure, enhancing opportunities for a wide range of economic operators to tender, fostering competitive market participation and business growth potential.

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Notice Title

GB-Colchester: Flat Roofing works (small roofs - Houses)

Notice Description

Colchester Borough Homes (the Authority) on behalf of Colchester City Council (the Council) wishes to commission a contractor to re-cover various single storey flat roofs, including porches, bay windows, single storey extensions and outbuilding roofs at various houses located throughout the Colchester District. Further details of the requirements can be found in the accompanying documents. The form of contract to be used for this tender exercise is the JCT Intermediate Building Contract 2016 Edition (IC2016). 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 is to be confirmed, but the works shall take no longer than 18 weeks. For the advert a start date of w/c 6th July has been stated but bidders are to provide the actual timeline for the works as part of the submission.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2f0d39b3-8986-46d0-a22a-e5ac85679107
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e6ebb47-9ef7-4b7b-8308-3ac076349300
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45261210 - Roof-covering work

45261910 - Roof repair

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£155,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£155,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
28 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 27 Nov 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HIGHVIEW GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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