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title: "GB-Colchester: 0392 - Communal Entrance Door Upgrades"
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# GB-Colchester: 0392 - Communal Entrance Door Upgrades

Buyer: COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3e255f9c-aebf-41fb-9bf1-dadbcbdf5ae1

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## Summary

Colchester Borough Council has completed the procurement for the communal entrance door upgrades for tenanted properties across the Borough of Colchester, under the project titled "GB-Colchester: 0392 - Communal Entrance Door Upgrades". This project falls within the industry category of "Installation of doors" and covers various locations within the East of England, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with the tender process closing on the 14th of July 2024. The contract, valued at £92,000, commences on the 1st of September 2024 and concludes on the 31st of August 2025. The award for this contract was published on the 18th of July 2025.

This procurement process opens up significant opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing and installing architectural fixtures, particularly small or medium enterprises (SMEs). The contract is well-suited for SMEs seeking to establish or expand their footprint in public works and enhance their reputation by working with local councils such as Colchester Borough Council. Contracts of this nature provide a platform for showcasing expertise in the design, manufacture, and installation sectors, which can lead to further opportunities within the public sector. FSM Manufacturing Ltd, a supplier categorised as an SME, has been selected for this contract, demonstrating the viability of this opportunity for similar businesses.

## Notice

Colchester Borough Homes on behalf of Colchester City Council (the Council) wishes to commission a contractor to undertake the design, manufacture, and installation of new replacement communal entrance doors to tenanted properties at various locations throughout the Borough of Colchester. 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b98d475-36bd-4414-9371-d7e7fe2f1e2e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £92,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £92,000 |
| 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

- 18 Jul 2025 at 14:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b98d475-36bd-4414-9371-d7e7fe2f1e2e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b98d475-36bd-4414-9371-d7e7fe2f1e2e
  18th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=967050336
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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