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title: "GB-Colchester: A Study for the Zig Zag Bridge (0190)"
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# GB-Colchester: A Study for the Zig Zag Bridge (0190)

Buyer: COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7e3c26e3-acb7-4e86-9d3f-51637a3f235e

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## Summary

The Colchester Borough Council is currently in the tender stage for the project titled "GB-Colchester: A Study for the Zig Zag Bridge." This initiative aims to redesign an existing footbridge linking the University of Essex campus and town centre. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period scheduled to close on 9th September 2019. The contract value is set between £10,000 and £25,000, with the contract period starting from 30th September 2019 and ending on 31st December 2019. The project's industry category falls under bridge-design services, and the geographic focus is in the East of England.

This opportunity is particularly well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in consultancy and engineering services related to infrastructure. Participating in this tender can facilitate business growth by allowing firms to showcase their expertise in bridge design and urban development. Given the project's local significance, businesses located within the UK, especially those familiar with public sector standards and practices, may find this tender an advantageous opportunity to enhance their portfolio and client base.

## Notice

Colchester Borough Council wishes to commission a suitably qualified and experienced consultant to prepare and present options to redesign an existing footbridge (the zig zag bridge), which crosses a rail line and links the University of Essex campus, university accommodations and the town centre. 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/f64cd145-6997-407e-a36a-f1300cb08308 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Sep 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| 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

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71322300 - Bridge-design services

## Release History

- 23 Aug 2019 at 08:45 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f64cd145-6997-407e-a36a-f1300cb08308
- 26 Jul 2019 at 13:19 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f64cd145-6997-407e-a36a-f1300cb08308
- 26 Jul 2019 at 13:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f64cd145-6997-407e-a36a-f1300cb08308

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f64cd145-6997-407e-a36a-f1300cb08308
  23rd August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Colchester:-A-Study-for-the-Zig-Zag-Bridge-%280190%29/7CFG8M4QRE
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Provenance

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