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title: "GB-Colchester: Heritage Highlighted Project"
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# GB-Colchester: Heritage Highlighted Project

Buyer: COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5ae5b331-6c5f-49f2-8d8d-7bccb81b6092

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## Summary

Colchester Borough Council is undertaking the 'Heritage Highlighted Project' to install external lighting for two significant heritage sites: Colchester Castle and the Roman Wall in Colchester, Essex. This project falls under the works category and has a total contract value of £298,000, with an open procedure procurement method. The contract period is defined from 2nd September 2019 to 31st January 2020, while the tender process concluded on 9th August 2019. The contracting authority encourages participation from economic operators, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), although the final selection will be based on specific criteria outlined in the procurement documentation.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in public lighting installations, historical constructions, and related archaeological services. Companies with experience in collaborating with local authorities or involvement in projects focused on heritage preservation would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The open nature of the procurement process allows a diverse range of suppliers to engage, potentially enhancing business growth in the public works sector.

## 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. 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/0b487aa4-9c2d-4140-a92a-f33d754c2ec6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Aug 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2019 - 31 Jan 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £298,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £298,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSAL STONE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 31527260 - Lighting systems
- 45212314 - Historical monument or memorial construction work
- 50232110 - Commissioning of public lighting installations

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2020 at 10:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b487aa4-9c2d-4140-a92a-f33d754c2ec6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b487aa4-9c2d-4140-a92a-f33d754c2ec6
  22nd January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=466275921
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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