--- title: "GB-Colchester: 0432 - General Building Works for Housing Stock" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3816d7a3-0bea-43a8-8d5c-103bca1ddea1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3816d7a3-0bea-43a8-8d5c-103bca1ddea1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3816d7a3-0bea-43a8-8d5c-103bca1ddea1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3816d7a3-0bea-43a8-8d5c-103bca1ddea1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL" published: "2025-05-22" --- # GB-Colchester: 0432 - General Building Works for Housing Stock Buyer: COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3816d7a3-0bea-43a8-8d5c-103bca1ddea1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3816d7a3-0bea-43a8-8d5c-103bca1ddea1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3816d7a3-0bea-43a8-8d5c-103bca1ddea1.json) ## Summary Colchester City Council has completed the procurement process for the project titled "GB-Colchester: 0432 - General Building Works for Housing Stock," focused on various construction tasks within the East of England. The procurement, tagged under the CPV code 45262300 for concrete work, was conducted using an open procedure, and the award stage was reached on 21st May 2025, with the contract anticipated to commence on 1st June 2025. The initial contract period is set for one year with a potential extension of up to three years based on performance. The project involves extensive building construction activities, including structural repairs, safety works, roof repairs, and decoration work, aiming for a total annual contract value of approximately £1,000,000. This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly attractive to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as larger firms, as evidenced by the selection of the winning suppliers, Topcoat Construction Ltd - T/A TCL Group, and Bell Group Ltd. The scope of work, including both large-scale and minor maintenance tasks, offers businesses specialising in construction and related services a chance to tap into a steady stream of projects. Firms with capabilities in structural works, joinery, roof repairs, and various decoration tasks would find this tender particularly relevant, considering the diverse service requirements outlined by the council. ## 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/3c2e8f01-f096-4929-81ca-c2685d072b8d | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | 20 May 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 20 May 2025 | | Contract period | 31 May 2025 - 31 May 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £445,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £445,000 | | 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 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 | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | BELL GROUP; TOPCOAT CONSTRUCTION LTD - T/A TCL GROUP | ## 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 - 22 May 2025 at 07:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c2e8f01-f096-4929-81ca-c2685d072b8d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c2e8f01-f096-4929-81ca-c2685d072b8d 22nd May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=952215166 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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