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title: "Mercury Rising - Extension and Redevelopment of the Mercury Theatre Colchester"
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# Mercury Rising - Extension and Redevelopment of the Mercury Theatre Colchester

Buyer: COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7c0ec3d3-56e6-4c72-80d7-bfb18535eaeb

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## Summary

Colchester Borough Council is seeking an experienced contractor for the project titled "Mercury Rising - Extension and Redevelopment of the Mercury Theatre Colchester." This undertaking falls under the building construction industry category and is located in Colchester, East of England. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 13th December 2017. The project will proceed in two phases, commencing on 2nd July 2018 and concluding by 31st January 2020. The method of procurement is selective, following a restricted procedure.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specializing in construction and redevelopment works. Firms that focus on building accessibility, hospitality fit-outs, and theatrical lighting and acoustics would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, ensuring a diverse range of bidders for this significant project.

## Notice

Colchester Borough Council requires an experienced contractor to build an extension and undertake redevelopment works at the Mercury Theatre in Colchester. The works will be undertaken in two phases as detailed below: Phase 1: Construction of extended two storey production block, services and finishes (the theatre, including the workshop, will remain operational during this phase of the works). Phase 2: To be undertaken upon completion of Phase 1, will include the refurbishment and redevelopment of the existing theatre to improve building accessibility, create a new box office, bar and restaurant complete with commercial kitchen, creative learning space, new Green Room and dressing rooms, improved WC facilities, and improved acoustics, stage and house lighting, and furnishings within the existing auditorium (the workshop, will remain operational during this phase of the works). Extension of roads and footpaths, related services and soft landscaping will also be required..

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ad409e1-c66e-4bc2-8966-05344763d053 |
| 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 | 16 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jul 2018 - 31 Jan 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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

- 16 Nov 2017 at 09:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ad409e1-c66e-4bc2-8966-05344763d053

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ad409e1-c66e-4bc2-8966-05344763d053
  16th November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Colchester:-Building-construction-work./NQR6JP45HU
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