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title: "Elfreda House Redevelopment"
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# Elfreda House Redevelopment

Buyer: COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7a41d4f7-d5f7-42f8-8ff0-95b811d6247b

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## Summary

Colchester Borough Council is inviting tenders for the Elfreda House Redevelopment project, classified under building construction work (CPV 45210000). The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 12:00 on 7 December 2020. The project is located in Colchester, specifically at Iceni Way, CO2 9BZ, and has an estimated value of £10,000,000. The contract is projected to commence on 14 June 2021 and conclude on 16 December 2022. This procurement follows a restricted procedure, allowing selected contractors to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for construction firms, particularly those specialising in residential building projects, as it entails the demolition of an existing structure and the construction of a new sheltered housing complex featuring 36 self-contained flats. Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, making this an ideal opportunity for businesses focused on community housing solutions and those capable of handling substantial construction contracts within the East of England region.

## Notice

Colchester Borough Council (the Council) wishes to commission a Principal Contractor to demolish the existing building and garage block, located at Elfreda House, Iceni Way, Colchester, CO2 9BZ (including careful retrieval of time capsule located within communal lounge chimney breast); constructing a new sheltered housing building with the range from two to three storeys; providing total 36 self-contained flats and associated external works; including external courtyard, car park and drainage works. Full details are provided within the tender information pack.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/361322a3-bd1d-4ee3-b93b-3434b3116b7b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Jun 2021 - 16 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| 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 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

- 45210000 - Building construction work

## Release History

- 9 Nov 2020 at 10:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/361322a3-bd1d-4ee3-b93b-3434b3116b7b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/361322a3-bd1d-4ee3-b93b-3434b3116b7b
  9th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Colchester:-Building-construction-work./GCXEF4KY3G
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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