--- title: "GB-Colchester: 0486-PA - Felt Flat Roof Replacement on Two Storey Blocks - (Contract J)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5cd669b2-acd3-44fa-9d50-1b05aba3d496" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5cd669b2-acd3-44fa-9d50-1b05aba3d496" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5cd669b2-acd3-44fa-9d50-1b05aba3d496.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5cd669b2-acd3-44fa-9d50-1b05aba3d496.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-06-30" --- # GB-Colchester: 0486-PA - Felt Flat Roof Replacement on Two Storey Blocks - (Contract J) Buyer: COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5cd669b2-acd3-44fa-9d50-1b05aba3d496 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5cd669b2-acd3-44fa-9d50-1b05aba3d496) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5cd669b2-acd3-44fa-9d50-1b05aba3d496.json) ## Summary Colchester City Council is seeking a contractor to undertake flat roof replacement work on two-storey blocks within the Colchester District, overseen by Colchester Borough Homes. The project, titled "GB-Colchester: 0486-PA - Felt Flat Roof Replacement on Two Storey Blocks - (Contract J)," falls under the industry category of roofing works, specifically focusing on both roof-covering and roof maintenance. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with a publication date of 30th June 2026. The open procedure allows interested parties to submit their tenders by the deadline of 28th July 2026. The scheduled contract period is from 28th September 2026 to 12th March 2027, including a brief interruption during the festive period, and the work is valued between £500,000 and £1,000,000. The main procurement category is works, with the location specified as the East of England. This tender represents a significant business opportunity, particularly for small to medium enterprises (SMEs), given its focus on roof maintenance and refurbishment, requiring skills in both basic repairs and more advanced redecking and insulation projects. Businesses specializing in roofing works with the capability to handle large-scale renovations involving temporary roof installations will find this tender suitable. The procurement's open method allows for a broad range of companies, including voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs), to participate, potentially fostering their growth in a thriving municipal contract sector. Companies with experience in managing subsidiary subcontractors for specialized tasks, like photovoltaic panel management, would particularly excel in contributing effectively to this project. ## Notice Colchester Borough Homes (the Authority) on behalf of Colchester City Council (the Council) wishes to commission a contractor to undertake the following: The works briefly comprise the re-covering of felt flat roof coverings to two storey flat blocks at various locations within the Colchester District. The works will require stripping up and replacement of roof decks to some locations and overlaying to others. To all locations the installation of a designed, tapered insulation system will be required. Where roof deck replacement is required, full temporary roof protection (tin hat) will be required. The blocks have existing photovoltaic panels installed, these are to be removed and reinstated by the Contractor or by specialist named subcontractors whose works are to be managed by the principal contractor. This description is non exhaustive and a summary only; full details are contained within the accompanying documents. The form of contract to be used for this tender exercise is the JCT Intermediate Building Contract 2016 Edition (IC2016). 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 provided is a guide, although the works shall take no longer than 22 weeks. Provisional dates stated as w/c 28th September 2026 to w/e 12 March 2027 (allowing a 2-week break for the Festive Period). Bidders are to confirm their timeline in 3.3 of the Bidder Response Document. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01d40ec4-db8d-41e7-81e0-91c64552cd8f | | 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 | 30 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 27 Sep 2026 - 12 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,000,000 | | 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 - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 44112400 - Roof - 45261210 - Roof-covering work - 45261910 - Roof repair - 45261920 - Roof maintenance work ## Release History - 30 Jun 2026 at 12:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01d40ec4-db8d-41e7-81e0-91c64552cd8f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01d40ec4-db8d-41e7-81e0-91c64552cd8f 30th June 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Colchester:-0486-PA---Felt-Flat-Roof-Replacement-on-Two-Storey-Blocks---(Contract--J)/37D6DBWFH4 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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