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T1185 Square 1 Bridge Works

UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX

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03 Mar 2026 at 12:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by the University of Essex, involved the "T1185 Square 1 Bridge Works" project, classified under the bridge construction work industry category. Located in Colchester, UK, this contract was part of the award stage, with the contract awarded to Amicus Civil Engineering Ltd on 3rd March 2026. The contract is valued at approximately £58,949.90, and aims to span from the start date of 3rd March 2026 to 1st May 2026. The procurement method remained unspecified, suggesting flexibility in approach, while the project was deemed suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender provides substantial opportunity for business growth for companies specialising in bridge construction and civil engineering. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts as they potentially offer the required agility and innovation sought by contracting authorities like the University of Essex. Businesses geared towards addressing infrastructure development and possessing expertise in construction works, especially in the region of Essex, can leverage such projects to expand their portfolio and strengthen their market presence.

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Notice Title

T1185 Square 1 Bridge Works

Notice Description

T1185 Square 1 Bridge Works Please refer to the 'Documents' tab for further information.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-83149181-cb3f-46ab-85b1-63d09ae22873
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1269bb10-b615-4b6d-bf16-54a40d9f3bfb
Current Stage
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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
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45221110 - Bridge construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£57,949 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2026 - 1 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO4 3SQ
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
Wivenhoe
Westminster Constituency
Harwich and North Essex

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AMICUS CIVIL ENGINEERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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