Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the public contract titled "GB-Colchester: 0430 - Flat Roof Coverings 2025 - 2026" has been completed. This contract was initiated by Colchester Borough Homes on behalf of Colchester City Council, aiming to engage a contractor to re-cover felt flat roof coverings for two-storey blocks across various locations in the Colchester District. The procurement belonged to the "Roof" industry category with additional specialisation in "Roof works and other special trade construction works", and was situated in the East of England. This open procedure tender, with a total value of £850,000, transitioned from its tender stage, which ended on 14th July 2025, through to the award stage on the same date. The contract period is set from 18th August 2025 until 30th January 2026, with Highview Group Ltd having been selected as the supplier.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for enterprises, particularly small or medium enterprises (SMEs), specialising in roofing and construction trade works. Such businesses can leverage projects like this to expand their portfolio and gain a reputable client in Colchester City Council. The nature of this contract suggests that companies with expertise in specialist specifications, roofing materials, and British Standards compliance would have been well-suited to compete vigorously in this open procurement, further affirming the positive impact on their business growth potential.

Award

GB-Colchester: 0430 - Flat Roof Coverings 2025 - 2026

COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

16th July 2025 12:10:04 PM
Contract Summary

Colchester Borough Homes (the Authority) on behalf of Colchester City Council (the Council) wishes to commission a contractor to undertake the re-covering of felt flat roof coverings to two storey flat blocks at various locations within the Colchester District. All documents should be read in conjunction with each other to ensure a clear understanding of the objectives and comply with the requirements of the relevant CBH Materials and Workmanship Specification, all relevant British Standards, manufacturers installation recommendations, specialist specifications and drawings ref: 51794, 51795, 51954 & 51955. 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.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-b5fd17-7a23cd8e-2173-4ac6-90e4-979474318fec

Publication Source

Contracts Finder

Procurement Stage

Award

Procurement Method

Open

Procurement Method Details

Open Procedure

Procurement Category

Works

Tender Suitability

SME VCSE

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

44112400
45260000

CPV Division(s)

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (excepts electric apparatus)
45 - Construction work
Awarding Authority

COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

Buyer Name

Matt Howe

Buyer Email

matthew.howe@colchester.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

+447976794358

Buyer Address

Rowan House, 33 Sheepen Road

Colchester

CO3 3WG

UK
Awarded Supplier(s)

Supplier Name(s)

HIGHVIEW GROUP LTD

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GB-Colchester: 0430 - Flat Roof Coverings 2025 - 2026

COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

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