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GB-Colchester: 0463(PA) Redevelopment of External Space at Trinity Square

COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

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12 Feb 2026 at 10:10

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Summary of the contracting process

Colchester City Council has awarded a contract for the redevelopment of external space at Trinity Square, Colchester, focusing on landscape renovation around the Grade I Listed Holy Trinity Church. The project falls under the construction and landscape gardening services categories, with mechanical and electrical engineering services also involved. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, and the award was made on 11 February 2026. The contract starts on 3 March 2026 and is set to conclude by 31 August 2026. The total contract value is £565,000, and the location of delivery is in the East of England, United Kingdom. The project also involves designing and installing new and replacement railings and gates, and it uses the JCT Intermediate Building Contract with Contractor's Design 2024 Edition.

This tender presents significant opportunities for construction companies, particularly those with expertise in landscape and architectural services. It is an excellent chance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) seeking to expand their portfolio with high-profile projects, given the council's focus on suitability for SMEs. Businesses with experience in mechanical and electrical installations would find their skills highly relevant here. The open nature of the procurement method encourages diverse participation, allowing businesses to demonstrate their capability and innovation in managing public space renovations efficiently. Interested firms should have robust project management strategies to meet the stipulated timelines and quality requirements detailed in the provided project schedule.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Colchester: 0463(PA) Redevelopment of External Space at Trinity Square

Notice Description

Colchester City Council (the Council) wishes to commission a contractor to undertake Landscape renovation of the former churchyard around the Grade I Listed Holy Trinity Church in the centre of Colchester, with access via Culver Street West. The Works will include the landscape renovation as detailed, in addition to the design and construction of New and replacement railings and gates, including handrails and Mechanical and Electrical installation. This work will be undertaken using the JCT Form of Contract - Intermediate Building Contract with Contractor's Design 2024 Edition. A Site Visit will be arranged for either the 3rd or 5th December (Exact date to be confirmed), details will be provided via clarification through the e-tendering portal. Bidders are to include their proposed timeline within the Quality response - Question 3.2Programme (Including Project Timetable & Project Management). Further details of the requirements can be found in the accompanying specification document. 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 commencement is stated as provisionally 3rd March 2026 with a 6 month construction period (estimated for purpose of this notice), although this is subject to bidders responses, which will be evaluated as part of the overall evaluation process. Guide budget is approximately PS850,000.00.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e0913433-6726-4f2a-985a-280ab45da07d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36238823-2137-48b2-adfa-a5497d803a46
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

71420000 - Landscape architectural services

71421000 - Landscape gardening services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£565,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£565,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
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
COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Matt Howe
Contact Email
matthew.howe@colchester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+447976794358

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BAKERS OF DANBURY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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