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title: "GB-Colchester: Communal Entrance Doors"
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# GB-Colchester: Communal Entrance Doors

Buyer: COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1c8efbd8-2639-4e57-8fc8-93227593dcde

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## Summary

The Colchester Borough Council has awarded a contract for the installation of communal entrance doors, with a value of £290,000. The procurement process, conducted through an open procedure, started on August 15, 2022, and will conclude on December 2, 2022. The project is located in the East of England region and is classified under CPV code 45421131. The successful supplier, FSM Manufacturing Ltd, will work on replacing all front entrances with steel doors and frames, among other requirements, to enhance safety and reduce maintenance costs.

This contract presents opportunities for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the construction industry looking to undertake works projects. Businesses involved in door manufacturing, installation, and associated services, especially those with experience in the specified materials such as steel, uPVC, and composite, would be well-suited to compete. The procurement stage, now in the award phase, indicates a completed competitive bidding process resulting in a tangible business opportunity for qualified contractors. Interested SMEs should review the tender documents for full details on the project requirements and submission criteria.

## Notice

Colchester Borough Homes (the Authority), acting on behalf of Colchester Borough Council (the Council) wishes to commission a Contractor (the "Supplier") to remove and replace all front entrances with steel doors and frames, with fenestration to match existing. Entrance design may include minor changes, which will lead to longer lifecycle and reduced maintenance cost. Rear and side doors will be replaced with uPVC or composite materials, unless there is a specific requirement for the doors to be replaced with steel. (e.g., Heavy usage). The works will also include replacement suited locks (same suite as existing). All front door replacements will include a 'fireman's drop switch', for emergency service access. The contractor is responsible for ensuring that the new door set links with the door entry system. All works include replacement glazing, any making good, asbestos removal if required. Full details of the requirements are detailed within the tender 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9eef4fd-9547-43ba-9309-55f84290aba7 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | 4 Sep 2022 - 2 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £290,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £290,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COLCHESTER BOROUGH 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FSM MANUFACTURING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45421131 - Installation of doors

## Release History

- 30 Aug 2022 at 11:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9eef4fd-9547-43ba-9309-55f84290aba7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9eef4fd-9547-43ba-9309-55f84290aba7
  30th August 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=713986897
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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