Tender

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

COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

30 Apr 2026 at 07:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Colchester City Council is seeking to commission a contractor for flat roofing works on various residential properties throughout the Colchester District. This tender, classified under roof-covering and repair work, falls within the construction industry category and is located in the East of England, United Kingdom. It is currently in the tender stage, with key dates including the tender period ending on 29th May 2026, and an anticipated start date for the contract period from 6th July 2026 to 6th November 2026. The procurement follows an open procedure, inviting competitive bids for a project valued at up to £500,000.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in construction and renovation, particularly those focusing on roofing work. It is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) aiming to expand their operations in the public sector. Businesses offering expertise in flat roofing and repair services in residential contexts will find this tender particularly beneficial, offering both growth potential and the chance to establish or strengthen relationships with public sector clients like Colchester City Council.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2af2714e-d841-4fbe-8ee1-a7390cb1d38b
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

45261210 - Roof-covering work

45261910 - Roof repair

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jul 2026 - 6 Nov 2026 1-6 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

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