Award

Kitchen Refurbishments

COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Mar 2025 at 19:05

Tender

11 Dec 2024 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

Colchester City Council has commissioned Seager Heating Ltd for a kitchen refurbishment programme aimed at installing, upgrading, and replacing approximately 1600 kitchens in Colchester, Essex over a four-year term ending in 2029. This contract was awarded on 25 March 2025, under a JCT Measured Term Contract, 2024 Edition. The programme is initially awarded for 1 year with an option to extend for a further 3 years based on annual reviews. The procurement process involves a restricted procedure, and interested parties needed to submit their Selection Questionnaires by 13 January 2025. A tender invitation was expected to be sent out on 20 January 2025, with bids due by 17 February 2025.

The kitchen refurbishment programme presents significant business growth opportunities for contractors specialising in kitchen installations and upgrades. SMEs are particularly encouraged to participate, fostering fair competition and local employment. Businesses that can offer high-quality service delivery, effective project management, and strong environmental sustainability practices will find this contract fitting. Moreover, those with robust tenant liaison mechanisms and a commitment to social value will be well-positioned to succeed in this tender. The estimated contract value is £10,108,000, providing substantial financial opportunities for specialised providers in the construction and home-improvement sectors.

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Notice Title

Kitchen Refurbishments

Notice Description

Colchester Borough Homes (the Authority) on behalf of Colchester City Council (the Council) wishes to commission a contractor to undertake the Kitchen replacement programme for 2025 -2029 to install, upgrade and replace approximately 1600 kitchens split over a four year term that is reviewed after each year. The contract will be awarded initially for 1 year with the option to extend for a further 3 years, when annual kitchen installation numbers will be agreed, subject to annual performance and all parties agreeing to continue.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Colchester Borough Homes (the Authority) on behalf of Colchester City Council (the Council) wishes to commission a contractor to undertake the Kitchen replacement programme for 2025 -2029 to install, upgrade and replace approximately 1600 kitchens split over a four year term that is reviewed after each year. The contract will be a JCT Measured term Contract, 2024 Edition, awarded initially for 1 year with the option to extend for a further 3 years (on a 1 + 2 year basis). Full details are provided within the tender documentation. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/M89494FC82 The closing date for submitting the Selection Questionnaire (SQ) is Monday 13th January 2025. The SQ's will be evaluated and a maximum of the top 6 ranked bidders will be invited to the tender stage. It is anticipated that the tender will be issued on Monday 20th January 2025, with a return date of 17th February 2025 (anticipated dates).

Renewal: The contract can be extended for up to a further 3 years subject to performance and agreement on the annual requirement of kitchen installation's

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c647
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011421-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45421151 - Installation of fitted kitchens

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£9,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,108,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Matt Howe
Contact Email
matthew.howe@colchester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7976794358

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
TLH3 Essex

Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Colchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SEAGER HEATING

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