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Tender

30 Jun 2026 at 12:40

Summary of the contracting process

Colchester City Council is seeking a contractor to undertake flat roof replacement work on two-storey blocks within the Colchester District, overseen by Colchester Borough Homes. The project, titled "GB-Colchester: 0486-PA - Felt Flat Roof Replacement on Two Storey Blocks - (Contract J)," falls under the industry category of roofing works, specifically focusing on both roof-covering and roof maintenance. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with a publication date of 30th June 2026. The open procedure allows interested parties to submit their tenders by the deadline of 28th July 2026. The scheduled contract period is from 28th September 2026 to 12th March 2027, including a brief interruption during the festive period, and the work is valued between £500,000 and £1,000,000. The main procurement category is works, with the location specified as the East of England.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity, particularly for small to medium enterprises (SMEs), given its focus on roof maintenance and refurbishment, requiring skills in both basic repairs and more advanced redecking and insulation projects. Businesses specializing in roofing works with the capability to handle large-scale renovations involving temporary roof installations will find this tender suitable. The procurement's open method allows for a broad range of companies, including voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs), to participate, potentially fostering their growth in a thriving municipal contract sector. Companies with experience in managing subsidiary subcontractors for specialized tasks, like photovoltaic panel management, would particularly excel in contributing effectively to this project.

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Notice Title

GB-Colchester: 0486-PA - Felt Flat Roof Replacement on Two Storey Blocks - (Contract J)

Notice Description

Colchester Borough Homes (the Authority) on behalf of Colchester City Council (the Council) wishes to commission a contractor to undertake the following: The works briefly comprise the re-covering of felt flat roof coverings to two storey flat blocks at various locations within the Colchester District. The works will require stripping up and replacement of roof decks to some locations and overlaying to others. To all locations the installation of a designed, tapered insulation system will be required. Where roof deck replacement is required, full temporary roof protection (tin hat) will be required. The blocks have existing photovoltaic panels installed, these are to be removed and reinstated by the Contractor or by specialist named subcontractors whose works are to be managed by the principal contractor. This description is non exhaustive and a summary only; full details are contained within 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 provided is a guide, although the works shall take no longer than 22 weeks. Provisional dates stated as w/c 28th September 2026 to w/e 12 March 2027 (allowing a 2-week break for the Festive Period). Bidders are to confirm their timeline in 3.3 of the Bidder Response Document.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5cd669b2-acd3-44fa-9d50-1b05aba3d496
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01d40ec4-db8d-41e7-81e0-91c64552cd8f
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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

44112400 - Roof

45261210 - Roof-covering work

45261910 - Roof repair

45261920 - Roof maintenance work

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Sep 2026 - 12 Mar 2027 1-6 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
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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

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