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title: "Ground Works DPS"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2020-09-11"
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# Ground Works DPS

Buyer: COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bd160b2f-2d14-4f38-a9cf-6485fe6345e5

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## Summary

Colchester Borough Council is conducting a tender for the "Ground Works DPS", which aims to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System for commissioning various groundwork projects, including drainage and hard landscaping, related to its social housing and operational properties. This procurement is classified under the CPV code for ground-drainage work and is currently in the active tendering stage. The tender was published on 11 September 2020, with a deadline for submissions having passed on 7 September 2020. The contract is set to commence on 1 May 2022 and will last until 31 May 2022, with possible ongoing projects expected beyond this period in the East of England.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses operating in the construction and civil engineering sectors, particularly those specialising in groundwork and landscaping. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to partake, as the project aims to leverage local expertise and innovation. Being part of a Dynamic Purchasing System can provide successful bidders with ongoing work opportunities as they will be eligible for future projects commissioned by the council, enhancing their business growth potential.

## Notice

Colchester Borough Council for itself and its wholly owned bodies wishes to set up a DPS (approved list) to commission works that will include the repair, renovation, alteration, adaptation of groundwork, drainage and hard landscaping associated with Colchester Borough Council's social housing stock, corporate/civic and operational property portfolio. The value is based on the totality of projects to be commissioned during the life time of the DPS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25458f0e-8c10-4100-83e6-7484c4262069 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2022 - 31 May 2022 |
| 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

- 45111240 - Ground-drainage work

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2020 at 11:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25458f0e-8c10-4100-83e6-7484c4262069

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25458f0e-8c10-4100-83e6-7484c4262069
  11th September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=524266909
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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