--- title: "GB-Colchester: Architectural Design Services for HRA Garage Site Developments - Phase III" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b745d998-adcc-400b-88e3-5c8a5813bc90" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b745d998-adcc-400b-88e3-5c8a5813bc90" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b745d998-adcc-400b-88e3-5c8a5813bc90.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b745d998-adcc-400b-88e3-5c8a5813bc90.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-06-14" --- # GB-Colchester: Architectural Design Services for HRA Garage Site Developments - Phase III Buyer: COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b745d998-adcc-400b-88e3-5c8a5813bc90 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b745d998-adcc-400b-88e3-5c8a5813bc90) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b745d998-adcc-400b-88e3-5c8a5813bc90.json) ## Summary The Colchester Borough Council is currently seeking to procure architectural design services for the development of new affordable homes on existing garage sites in Colchester. This initiative, titled "Architectural Design Services for HRA Garage Site Developments - Phase III," aims to deliver 30 new dwellings across six identified locations. The procurement process is underway, with a tender submission deadline set for 5th July 2021. The total budget allocated for this project is £100,000, and the contract is expected to commence on 2nd August 2021, concluding on 29th September 2023. This tender falls under the services category, specifically architectural design, and is classified using CPV code 71220000. This tender presents significant opportunities for architectural firms, especially those experienced in designing residential properties with an emphasis on sustainability and accessibility. Companies that can demonstrate a commitment to environmentally friendly practices and adaptability in design will be well-positioned to compete effectively. The involvement of Colchester Borough Homes, along with a focus on carbon reduction initiatives, signals a strong commitment to innovative design solutions, creating a potentially lucrative avenue for businesses aiming to contribute to the housing sector in the East of England. ## Notice Colchester Borough Homes on behalf of Colchester Borough Council, are seeking full architectural services for the design of new affordable homes on existing CBC garage sites. Colchester Borough Council (CBC) has ambitious plans to deliver up to 350 new Council owned homes by 2024. Delivery of these homes are through a wide range of initiatives and working with its wholly owned company Colchester Amphora Homes Limited (CAHL) and Arm's Length Management Organisation (ALMO) Colchester Borough Homes (CBH). CBC is committed to delivering more affordable homes in Colchester to reduce the housing register which holds approximately 3,000 applicants. CBC is also committed to delivering more adaptable and accessible homes to meet Building Regulations 2015 Part M4 Cat 2 and Cat 3 to ensure there is a supply of newbuild affordable homes for households with enhanced accessibility requirements. CBH, on behalf of CBC are seeking architectural services for the next Phase 3 garage site developments for affordable housing. The aim for the development is to provide 30 dwellings across 6 sites that have been identified as below: *Cross Cottages *Holly Road *Hedge Drive *Prospero Close *Veronica Walk *Wheeler Close CBC require delivery of 30 new affordable homes that are sensitive to the circumstances and constraints of each site, demonstrating excellence in design of the brand for CBC council housing. The new Council houses are to be provided with a mixture of housing types. These types are to be replicated across the sites with adjustment for each individual site. Six housing types have been identified as below: *2 bed house *2 bed flat *2 bed bungalow *3 bed house *3 bed bungalow *4 bed house/bungalow We would like there to be a strong focus on environmental considerations and carbon emissions in line with the Council's ambition to be zero carbon by 2030. Further details can be found in the Tender pack. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52b31a09-f8d2-4a13-870b-f10d68bd5a56 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Aug 2021 - 29 Sep 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 - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71220000 - Architectural design services ## Release History - 14 Jun 2021 at 12:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52b31a09-f8d2-4a13-870b-f10d68bd5a56 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52b31a09-f8d2-4a13-870b-f10d68bd5a56 14th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Colchester:-Architectural-Design-Services-for-HRA-Garage-Site-Developments---Phase-III/42RE7RJP3W Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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