Award

Colchester Castle Roofing Refurbishment Works

COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Dec 2025 at 10:05

Tender

20 Aug 2025 at 18:05

Summary of the contracting process

Colchester City Council, a public authority within sub-central government, has concluded the procurement process for the refurbishment of the roofing, external walls, and walkways at Colchester Castle, located in Castle Park, Colchester, CO1 1TJ. The procurement process was conducted under an open competition below threshold, following the UKPGA legal basis 2023/54, and utilised a JCT Intermediate Building Contract with Contractor’s Design 2024. Initially tendered on 20 August 2025, the contract award was made to PAYE Stonework & Restorations Ltd on 5 December 2025, valued at £1,920,000. The planned works start on 5 January 2026 and are slated for completion on 27 November 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth in the construction and refurbishment sectors, especially for businesses with expertise in heritage building works, roofing, and drainage work. The awarded contract, targeting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), highlights the importance of quality in aspects such as contract management, proposed team, and key risks, as well as social value. Such projects are ideal for companies skilled in restoration and refurbishment, providing the potential for showcasing craftsmanship and project management capabilities in major public conservation works. Suppliers are encouraged to offer detailed timelines and quality responses, maximising their chances in similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

Colchester Castle Roofing Refurbishment Works

Notice Description

Colchester City Council wishes to commission an experienced contractor to undertake Roofing, External Walls and Walkway Works at Colchester Castle, Castle Park, Colchester CO1 1TJ. The actual work comprises the removal of existing rooftop walkways and the creation of new rooftop walkways together with re-roofing works, roof drainage works and works to the external walls of the Castle, utilising a JCT Intermediate Building Contract with Contractor's Design 2024 (ICD 2024) Form of contract. It is the intention of the Council to appoint the contractor by 1st November 2025, with works taking 8 calendar months. Bidders are to include their proposed timeline within the Quality response. A site visit has been arranged for Friday 29th August 2025 between 10am and 1pm. Suppliers must confirm attendance via the message function within the e-tendering portal. Full details of the requirements can be found in the tender documents. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=996869532

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058bb4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083171-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

44112400 - Roof

45212354 - Castle construction work

45232452 - Drainage works

45453100 - Refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,920,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,920,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 27 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
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

PAYE STONEWORK & RESTORATIONS

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