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

COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

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22 May 2025 at 07:20

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Summary of the contracting process

Colchester City Council has completed the procurement process for the project titled "GB-Colchester: 0432 - General Building Works for Housing Stock," focused on various construction tasks within the East of England. The procurement, tagged under the CPV code 45262300 for concrete work, was conducted using an open procedure, and the award stage was reached on 21st May 2025, with the contract anticipated to commence on 1st June 2025. The initial contract period is set for one year with a potential extension of up to three years based on performance. The project involves extensive building construction activities, including structural repairs, safety works, roof repairs, and decoration work, aiming for a total annual contract value of approximately £1,000,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly attractive to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as larger firms, as evidenced by the selection of the winning suppliers, Topcoat Construction Ltd - T/A TCL Group, and Bell Group Ltd. The scope of work, including both large-scale and minor maintenance tasks, offers businesses specialising in construction and related services a chance to tap into a steady stream of projects. Firms with capabilities in structural works, joinery, roof repairs, and various decoration tasks would find this tender particularly relevant, considering the diverse service requirements outlined by the council.

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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-b5fd17-3816d7a3-0bea-43a8-8d5c-103bca1ddea1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c2e8f01-f096-4929-81ca-c2685d072b8d
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
Large, SME

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
£445,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£445,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

BELL GROUP

TOPCOAT CONSTRUCTION LTD - T/A TCL GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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