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title: "C006PC - LCWIP 4 CR East Hill Colchester"
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# C006PC - LCWIP 4 CR East Hill Colchester

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7c3fadda-7f62-4457-9d2a-e14929306364

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "C006PC - LCWIP 4 CR East Hill Colchester" project, initiated by Essex County Council, has reached the award stage. This contract, valued at £4,309,570.76, focuses on construction work for highway improvements in Colchester, England, covering areas from Queen Street and East Hill to Brook Street. This initiative aims to enhance cycling and walking corridors through developments like new kerbing, improved crossings, and upgraded street lighting. The contract was awarded to Octavius Infrastructure Limited and is scheduled to commence on 30th July 2026, running until 31st July 2028.

This tender provides robust opportunities for businesses involved in construction and infrastructure, particularly those that cater to active travel enhancements. Although awarded to a large company, the project was suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, indicating potential for sub-contracting and partnership opportunities for SMEs within the infrastructure sector. The ongoing focus on sustainable and active transport infrastructure opens further avenues for businesses specialising in urban development and environmental transportation solutions.

## Notice

Project is for the construction the proposed Colchester LCWIP Route 4 - East Hill project, which comprises a number of proposed highway improvements works to the cycling and walking corridor between Queen Street, East Hill to Brook Street. The cycling and walking corridor will start at the corner of Queen Street and East Hill, run both sides of East Hill and junction improvements to Guildford Road and Brook Street in Colchester. The proposed cycling and walking corridor will provide high-quality improvements for active travel. The key elements of the engineering works are listed below: * New kerbing, cycleway and footway construction works. * Improved pedestrian and cycling crossing facilities including a raised table, parallel crossing and associated carriageway construction. * New street lighting and upgrades. * New signage, white

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/395937ca-0698-4d91-82bf-7cdcd12fd54f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,309,570 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,309,570 |
| 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 | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OCTAVIUS INFRASTRUCTURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2026 at 15:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/395937ca-0698-4d91-82bf-7cdcd12fd54f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/395937ca-0698-4d91-82bf-7cdcd12fd54f
  24th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.essex.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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