--- title: "GB-Colchester: 0233 - Thermoplastic Road Markings" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4bb3eb0d-ceaa-4e48-b566-0c529be6440e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4bb3eb0d-ceaa-4e48-b566-0c529be6440e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4bb3eb0d-ceaa-4e48-b566-0c529be6440e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4bb3eb0d-ceaa-4e48-b566-0c529be6440e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-02-23" --- # GB-Colchester: 0233 - Thermoplastic Road Markings Buyer: COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4bb3eb0d-ceaa-4e48-b566-0c529be6440e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4bb3eb0d-ceaa-4e48-b566-0c529be6440e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4bb3eb0d-ceaa-4e48-b566-0c529be6440e.json) ## Summary The Colchester Borough Council is currently seeking contractors for the tender titled "GB-Colchester: 0233 - Thermoplastic Road Markings." This procurement falls under the works category within the road surface painting industry and is located in the East of England. Currently in the tender stage, the deadline for submissions is set for 19th March 2021, with the initial contract period commencing on 4th May 2021 and lasting until 31st March 2022, including an option for a three-year extension. The estimated annual expenditure for this contract is £120,000, with a total value of £500,000 for the duration of the contract. This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and other eligible contractors in the road surface painting sector. Businesses capable of removing and laying road markings using both mechanical and manual methods will find this procurement particularly relevant. With operations expected across multiple districts—including Braintree, Colchester, Harlow, Epping Forest, Tendring, and Uttlesford—this contract allows for substantial growth potential in public works and infrastructure services. ## Notice Colchester Borough Council, as lead authority for the North Essex Parking Partnership, is seeking a contractor to provide and remove road markings. These must meet all legal requirements to allow enforcement of the relevant traffic regulation orders, such as the Traffic Signs and General Directions 2016. The North Essex Parking Partnership manages on-street traffic regulation orders across Braintree, Colchester, Harlow, Epping Forest, Tendring and Uttlesford Districts and so the contractors must be able to work across all of these areas when required without council officer supervision. The contractor will be required to undertake: -The removal of road markings (using high pressure water jets and/or painting over) -The laying of road markings using mechanical means -The laying of road markings by hand Full details will be provided 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. The initial tender period will be for 11 months from 4th May 2021 to 31st March 2022, with the option to extend for a further 3 years (annually 1x1x1) until 31st March 2025. The annul spend does vary dependent on requirements but we estimate an annual spend of PS120,000.00 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee9c9927-8fcc-4a63-ad36-b923ca79be50 | | 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 | 23 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 May 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 | | 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 - 45233221 - Road-surface painting work - 45233270 - Parking-lot-surface painting work ## Release History - 23 Feb 2021 at 11:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee9c9927-8fcc-4a63-ad36-b923ca79be50 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee9c9927-8fcc-4a63-ad36-b923ca79be50 23rd February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Colchester:-0233---Thermoplastic-Road-Markings/7XE5TT45WU 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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