--- title: "GB-Colchester: 0432 - General Building Works for Housing Stock" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-18c2fd75-7ba9-4fcb-a829-c3d0de34b423" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-18c2fd75-7ba9-4fcb-a829-c3d0de34b423" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-18c2fd75-7ba9-4fcb-a829-c3d0de34b423.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-18c2fd75-7ba9-4fcb-a829-c3d0de34b423.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL" published: "2025-02-21" --- # GB-Colchester: 0432 - General Building Works for Housing Stock Buyer: COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-18c2fd75-7ba9-4fcb-a829-c3d0de34b423 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-18c2fd75-7ba9-4fcb-a829-c3d0de34b423) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-18c2fd75-7ba9-4fcb-a829-c3d0de34b423.json) ## Summary Colchester Borough Homes, on behalf of Colchester City Council, is commissioning two contractors to carry out general building works for housing stock in the East of England. The tender, titled "GB-Colchester: 0432 - General Building Works for Housing Stock," encompasses a range of tasks including structural repairs, safety works, concrete work, surface upgrades, roof repairs, external and internal decorations, carpentry, and brickwork repairs. This procurement process is in the tender stage with the submission deadline set for 28 March 2025. The initial contract period will commence on 1 June 2025 and will last for one year, with an option to extend for an additional three years based on performance. The total contract value is estimated at £1,000,000 per annum, with individual work instructions typically valued at less than £1,000. This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses involved in decoration work, concrete work, roof repair, construction, joinery, carpentry, and structural works are well-suited to compete for this contract. The open procurement method ensures a transparent and competitive bidding process, providing ample opportunity for various economic operators to participate and secure agreements that can enhance their business portfolios. The contract's flexibility regarding the scope and value of work allows companies to manage their resources efficiently and build a consistent stream of projects. ## Notice Colchester Borough Homes (the Authority) on behalf of Colchester City Council (the Council) wishes to commission two contractors who will be required to undertake as part of this contract but is not limited to the following: *Structural repairs *HHSRS safety works *Concrete works to paths and hardstanding's *Surface upgrades to steps and stairs *Roof repairs/renewals *External decorations/finishes *Internal decorations/finishes *Carpentry *Brickwork repairs / repointing / replacement The Contractors should be aware that there is no minimum or maximum value of works instruction, and in most cases the instructions are likely to be less than PS1,000 in value. The total contract value is to be circa PS1,000,000 per annum, however as this is a calling off contract there shall be no guarantee of any amount of works. Further details of the requirements can be found in the accompanying documents. 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 period stated is indicative and bidders should confirm in their response the preferred contract start date which will be subject to award and implementation. This is an initial 1 year appointment with the option to extend for a further 3 years, subject to performance. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a3aa409-e1be-4909-b613-504df9e98d0c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2025 - 31 May 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | COLCHESTER | | Post town | Colchester | | Postcode | CO3 3WG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway | | Local authority | Colchester | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Colchester | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work - 45210000 - Building construction work - 45223200 - Structural works - 45261910 - Roof repair - 45262300 - Concrete work - 45420000 - Joinery and carpentry installation work - 45451000 - Decoration work ## Release History - 21 Feb 2025 at 12:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a3aa409-e1be-4909-b613-504df9e98d0c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a3aa409-e1be-4909-b613-504df9e98d0c 21st February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Colchester:-0432---General-Building-Works-for-Housing-Stock/K2ZUWP967E Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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