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title: "GB-Colchester: Heritage Highlighted Project"
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buyer: "COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# GB-Colchester: Heritage Highlighted Project

Buyer: COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2e323d40-d48c-4479-bc18-e1a50027996e

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## Summary

The Colchester Borough Council is currently inviting tenders for the "Heritage Highlighted Project," which involves the installation of external lighting to Colchester Castle and the Town Roman Wall in Colchester, Essex. This public works contract has an estimated value ranging from £100,000 to £500,000 and is classified under "Historical monument or memorial construction work." The tender opened on 9 May 2019 and will remain active until the submission deadline on 28 May 2019. The project is procured through an open procedure, allowing broad participation from interested bidders.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in historical restoration, construction, and lighting installation. Companies with experience in liaising with archaeological specialists and executing projects related to heritage assets would be particularly well-suited. Engaging in this contract can enhance business growth while contributing to the preservation of cultural heritage in Colchester.

## Notice

Colchester Borough Council (the Authority) wishes to commission a contractor to undertake the Installation of external lighting to two Heritage Assets, namely Colchester Castle and the Towns Roman Wall located within Colchester, Essex. The works include liaison with Archaeological Specialists, UKPN, and a Specialist lighting installation contractor. The work shall be completed in accordance with the supplied specification. 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/6342dd12-0814-4985-9693-652819cf269d |
| 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 | 9 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 28 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 23 Jun 2019 - 15 Nov 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45212314 - Historical monument or memorial construction work

## Release History

- 9 May 2019 at 08:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6342dd12-0814-4985-9693-652819cf269d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6342dd12-0814-4985-9693-652819cf269d
  9th May 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Colchester:-Heritage-Highlighted-Project/24Q37Q84FK
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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