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C006PC - LCWIP 4 CR East Hill Colchester

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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24 Jul 2026 at 15:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "C006PC - LCWIP 4 CR East Hill Colchester" project, initiated by Essex County Council, has reached the award stage. This contract, valued at £4,309,570.76, focuses on construction work for highway improvements in Colchester, England, covering areas from Queen Street and East Hill to Brook Street. This initiative aims to enhance cycling and walking corridors through developments like new kerbing, improved crossings, and upgraded street lighting. The contract was awarded to Octavius Infrastructure Limited and is scheduled to commence on 30th July 2026, running until 31st July 2028.

This tender provides robust opportunities for businesses involved in construction and infrastructure, particularly those that cater to active travel enhancements. Although awarded to a large company, the project was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, indicating potential for sub-contracting and partnership opportunities for SMEs within the infrastructure sector. The ongoing focus on sustainable and active transport infrastructure opens further avenues for businesses specialising in urban development and environmental transportation solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C006PC - LCWIP 4 CR East Hill Colchester

Notice Description

Project is for the construction the proposed Colchester LCWIP Route 4 - East Hill project, which comprises a number of proposed highway improvements works to the cycling and walking corridor between Queen Street, East Hill to Brook Street. The cycling and walking corridor will start at the corner of Queen Street and East Hill, run both sides of East Hill and junction improvements to Guildford Road and Brook Street in Colchester. The proposed cycling and walking corridor will provide high-quality improvements for active travel. The key elements of the engineering works are listed below: * New kerbing, cycleway and footway construction works. * Improved pedestrian and cycling crossing facilities including a raised table, parallel crossing and associated carriageway construction. * New street lighting and upgrades. * New signage, white

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7c3fadda-7f62-4457-9d2a-e14929306364
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/395937ca-0698-4d91-82bf-7cdcd12fd54f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,309,570 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,309,570 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Apr 20263 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
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
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OCTAVIUS INFRASTRUCTURE

Further Information

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