Tender

GB-Colchester: 0453 - PA - Voids Clearance Works

COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

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TenderAmendment

12 Aug 2025 at 10:40

TenderAmendment

12 Aug 2025 at 10:40

Tender

04 Aug 2025 at 11:10

Summary of the contracting process

Colchester City Council is inviting tenders for the "GB-Colchester: 0453 - PA - Voids Clearance Works" project, focusing on the clearance of void properties and associated gardens with an emphasis on safety and hygiene. Classified under the site-clearance work category, this procurement process targets properties in the East of England, United Kingdom. The tender is currently at the amendment stage, with an active status, and utilises an open procedure for application. Important dates to remember include the tender submission deadline on 1st September 2025, and the contract is expected to commence on 3rd November 2025, lasting for 12 months, with a potential extension of up to 2 additional years.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), given its wide-ranging nature and emphasis on local property readiness for reuse or demolition. Businesses with expertise in site-clearance, refuse, waste-related services, and weed clearance will find this project particularly suitable. The anticipated budget of £150,000 annually also ensures a sizeable contract value, promising financial stability and further potential for long-term partnerships with the council, contingent on performance. This makes it an enticing opportunity for businesses aiming to expand within the public sector works industry in the UK.

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Notice Title

GB-Colchester: 0453 - PA - Voids Clearance Works

Notice Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 12 August 2025 for the following reason: The original issued notice stated this opportunity is not suitable for SME's, which was an error. This opportunity is suitable for SME's and the notice has been amended accordingly.(Colchester Borough Homes on behalf of Colchester City Council (the Council) wishes to commission a contractor to undertake the clearance of Void properties and associated gardens, with an emphasis on safety, hygiene, and readiness for re-occupancy, sale, or demolition. The aim is to ensure that vacant properties and associated garden(s) are cleared within the stipulated timeframes and in accordance with all applicable regulations. Further details of the requirements can be found in the accompanying specification document.) Additional information: The anticipated contract start date is 3rd November 2025 and will commence for 12 months until 31st October 2025. With the option of an extension period of up to 2 years (2 x 1 year), which will be subject to satisfactory performance and annual uplifts in accordance with the terms of this contract. The anticipated annual budget is PS150,000.00.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-347a9465-e2e0-435a-83ab-4ffb0bf1bf36
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66bfad00-bc60-407c-b271-77955938cb02
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
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

45111213 - Site-clearance work

77312000 - Weed-clearance services

90500000 - Refuse and waste related services

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
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

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