Planning

FDIS - Colchester Refurbishment of 90 properties - FY2025/26 - Amey Central Region - East

AMEY DEFENCE SERVICES LIMITED

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Planning

21 May 2025 at 09:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by AMEY DEFENCE SERVICES LIMITED, focusing on refurbishing 90 properties in Colchester, East of England, under the tender titled "FDIS - Colchester Refurbishment of 90 properties - FY2025/26 - Amey Central Region - East". This project falls within the refurbishment of run-down buildings category, classified under CPV code 45262690, and is currently in the planning stage. The procurement method is described as a competitive quotation below the threshold. Key dates include a start contract date on 10th November 2025 and completion by 24th April 2026. Interested parties can submit expressions of interest by 4th June 2025 as this serves as a prelude to potential future opportunities that may be negotiated based on submitted rates.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction sector, particularly those skilled in refurbishment and maintenance tasks. Companies that are members of Constructionline at the GOLD level and can work in a Building Information Management Level 2 environment would be well-positioned to compete. The contract encourages involvement from SMEs and requires subcontractors to act as the main contractor, ensuring a comprehensive capability for various specified works. The project demands adherence to MOD standards and aims to deliver social value, suggesting that businesses with a strong Corporate Social Responsibility policy and a commitment to sustainability initiatives will have an advantage.

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Notice Title

FDIS - Colchester Refurbishment of 90 properties - FY2025/26 - Amey Central Region - East

Notice Description

Brief Scope of Works * Re-roof all 90 properties * Re-roof 69 porches * Chimney removal 83 properties, including hearth/fire surround removals/associated works * Fascia, soffits & RWG 90 SFA * Replace PVCu cladding to 21 properties * Replace external lighting to all 90 properties * Loft & Porch insulation to all 90 properties * ARC eaves insulation to all 90 properties * Dedicated On Site Liason Officer role ADS have been tasked by the DIO through the FDIS to deliver the RAMS for the Central Region. This notice is a call for competition and there may not be a further notice related to this opportunity. For ADS to accept any EoI it is ESSENTIAL that any subcontractor is: * willing to act as Main Contractor (essential requirement); * a member of Constructionline at GOLD; * capable of working to MOD SFG20 (Pre-Planned Maintenance works only); * capable of working in a Building Information Management (BIM) Level 2 environment (where applicable); * compliant with DefStan 05-138 (required if you are likely to handle MoD Identifiable Information on your IT system); * willing to work with Amey to deliver Social Value to our Client; ideally, complete the Social Value Goal within the Constructionline platform. DESIRABLE attributes of our Supply Chain: * have a Corporate Social Responsibility policy; * have a Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plan If successful the subcontractor will need to pass a pre-qualification questionnaire, sign up to Amey Terms and Conditions, and meet the MoD Security Requirements. This future opportunity notice is for Expressions of Interest, BY EMAIL ONLY. Procurement Documentation will follow separately via a link from our e-tender portal (Curtis Fitch). Note 1: The bidder must quote for all aspects of the Works. Note 2: Future works of a similar nature may be negotiated based upon submitted rates. Note 3: Those making an Expression of Interest will be required to sign-up to our 'Sub-contract Agreement' where 'Mini Competitions' or 'Call Offs' will be used to tender works/services. Note 4: For complex projects such as External Wall Insulation installation, Structural works etc. it is a requirement that the bidder must (at Contract Award) carry Professional Indemnity Insurance cover of not less than PS1,000,000. Note 5: Those making an EoI will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contract Regulations 2015 i.e. Regulations 57, 58 and 60. ADS expressly reserves the right to require those making an EoI to provide additional information supplementing or clarifying any of the information requested. Note 6: Depending on Amey's annual spend with individual bidders you may be required to either have committed to the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), set SBTi approved near-term targets, or Net Zero targets. This opportunity is also advertised on Constructionline. ADS does not bind itself to accept any tender and is not liable for any costs incurred by those expressing an interest or tendering for this opportunity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d99b156-8f0d-4c54-a0a0-4fb88261f299
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45262690 - Refurbishment of run-down buildings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Nov 2025 - 24 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AMEY DEFENCE SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Simon Ridley
Contact Email
simon.ridley@ameydefenceservices.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE28 2EA
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
Hemingford Grey & Houghton
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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