--- title: "GB-Colchester: 0453 - PA - Voids Clearance Works" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-347a9465-e2e0-435a-83ab-4ffb0bf1bf36" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-347a9465-e2e0-435a-83ab-4ffb0bf1bf36" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-347a9465-e2e0-435a-83ab-4ffb0bf1bf36.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-347a9465-e2e0-435a-83ab-4ffb0bf1bf36.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL" published: "2025-08-12" --- # GB-Colchester: 0453 - PA - Voids Clearance Works Buyer: COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-347a9465-e2e0-435a-83ab-4ffb0bf1bf36 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-347a9465-e2e0-435a-83ab-4ffb0bf1bf36) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-347a9465-e2e0-435a-83ab-4ffb0bf1bf36.json) ## Summary Colchester City Council is inviting tenders for the "GB-Colchester: 0453 - PA - Voids Clearance Works" project, focusing on the clearance of void properties and associated gardens with an emphasis on safety and hygiene. Classified under the site-clearance work category, this procurement process targets properties in the East of England, United Kingdom. The tender is currently at the amendment stage, with an active status, and utilises an open procedure for application. Important dates to remember include the tender submission deadline on 1st September 2025, and the contract is expected to commence on 3rd November 2025, lasting for 12 months, with a potential extension of up to 2 additional years. This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), given its wide-ranging nature and emphasis on local property readiness for reuse or demolition. Businesses with expertise in site-clearance, refuse, waste-related services, and weed clearance will find this project particularly suitable. The anticipated budget of £150,000 annually also ensures a sizeable contract value, promising financial stability and further potential for long-term partnerships with the council, contingent on performance. This makes it an enticing opportunity for businesses aiming to expand within the public sector works industry in the UK. ## Notice NOTE: This notice was updated on 12 August 2025 for the following reason: The original issued notice stated this opportunity is not suitable for SME's, which was an error. This opportunity is suitable for SME's and the notice has been amended accordingly.(Colchester Borough Homes on behalf of Colchester City Council (the Council) wishes to commission a contractor to undertake the clearance of Void properties and associated gardens, with an emphasis on safety, hygiene, and readiness for re-occupancy, sale, or demolition. The aim is to ensure that vacant properties and associated garden(s) are cleared within the stipulated timeframes and in accordance with all applicable regulations. Further details of the requirements can be found in the accompanying specification document.) Additional information: The anticipated contract start date is 3rd November 2025 and will commence for 12 months until 31st October 2025. With the option of an extension period of up to 2 years (2 x 1 year), which will be subject to satisfactory performance and annual uplifts in accordance with the terms of this contract. The anticipated annual budget is PS150,000.00. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66bfad00-bc60-407c-b271-77955938cb02 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 | | 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 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 - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 45111213 - Site-clearance work - 77312000 - Weed-clearance services - 90500000 - Refuse and waste related services ## Release History - 12 Aug 2025 at 10:40 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66bfad00-bc60-407c-b271-77955938cb02 - 12 Aug 2025 at 10:40 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66bfad00-bc60-407c-b271-77955938cb02 - 4 Aug 2025 at 11:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66bfad00-bc60-407c-b271-77955938cb02 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66bfad00-bc60-407c-b271-77955938cb02 12th August 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Colchester:-0453---PA---Voids-Clearance-Works/VN5S27HSX8 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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