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title: "GB-Colchester: Design & Installation of Planting Scheme"
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# GB-Colchester: Design & Installation of Planting Scheme

Buyer: COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-864c1a6f-a36c-4361-8ca1-b542edf75eee

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## Summary

The Colchester Borough Council is looking for a contractor to design and install a planting scheme that fits the Fixing the Link principles, enhancing the town centre for station users. The tender, with a value of £100,000, involves designing green areas and has a procurement deadline on 5th December 2022. The contract period is scheduled from 3rd January 2023 to 30th June 2023, providing opportunities for SMEs in the services category, based in the East of England.

This tender from the Colchester Borough Council aims to create a welcoming environment in the town centre, offering business opportunities for contractors specialising in planting and design services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this open procedure tender, which requires bidders to tender for both parts of the scheme, ensuring a comprehensive approach to the project's requirements.

## Notice

Colchester Borough Council (the Council) wishes to commission a contractor to design scheme options which fit the Fixing the Link principles of welcoming station users to the town centre, giving a good impression of Colchester to the visitor, whilst respecting its historic character. The tender is split into two parts, but Bidders are expected to tender for both elements and bids for part 1 or part 2 only will not be accepted. Full details of the requirements are detailed within the specification ( 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/6977a800-70a9-45cf-a58f-82432f16f04b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 22314000 - Designs
- 77310000 - Planting and maintenance services of green areas

## Release History

- 15 Nov 2022 at 17:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6977a800-70a9-45cf-a58f-82432f16f04b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6977a800-70a9-45cf-a58f-82432f16f04b
  15th November 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Colchester:-Design-&-Installation-of-Planting-Scheme/5ATHW92745
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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