--- title: "FDIS - Colchester Office Refurbishment - FY2026/27 - Amey Central Region - East" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c14cbe10-cc14-419d-ba27-2e45ed5443f4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c14cbe10-cc14-419d-ba27-2e45ed5443f4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c14cbe10-cc14-419d-ba27-2e45ed5443f4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c14cbe10-cc14-419d-ba27-2e45ed5443f4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "AMEY DEFENCE SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2026-04-23" --- # FDIS - Colchester Office Refurbishment - FY2026/27 - Amey Central Region - East Buyer: AMEY DEFENCE SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c14cbe10-cc14-419d-ba27-2e45ed5443f4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c14cbe10-cc14-419d-ba27-2e45ed5443f4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c14cbe10-cc14-419d-ba27-2e45ed5443f4.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by Amey Defence Services Limited involves the refurbishment of the Colchester Office to address health and safety concerns, specifically targeting rundown buildings in the East of England. This is a planned opportunity within the Central Region, East category, under the construction industry classification "Refurbishment of run-down buildings." Amey Defence Services, operating from Swales Pavilion, RAF Wyton in Huntingdon, England, is currently in the planning stage with a budget cycle planned from April 2026 to March 2027, having a published planned procurement notice dated 23 April 2026. The contract is set to commence on 14 September 2026 and conclude by 16 October 2026, with expressions of interest to be submitted by email only by 7 May 2026. The process uses a limited procurement method through competitive quotation, aimed below the threshold. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in construction, especially those experienced in handling office refurbishments and capable of acting as main contractors. Suitable candidates include small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that are Verified members of Constructionline at the GOLD level and meet essential requirements such as working with the Building Safety Act standards, BIM Level 2 environments, and possessing proper insurance coverage. Businesses keen on expanding their reach within the defence sector, and those equipped to handle MOD SFG20 maintenance works, while engaging in social value initiatives, stand to benefit. This project, with an estimated value of £348,000, serves as a gateway for future similar projects and fosters long-term collaboration opportunities with a major buyer in the defence services sector. ## Notice Central Region - East Refurbishment to remove H&S issues at property being used as an Office. Amey have been tasked by the DIO through the FDIS to deliver the Regional Accommodation Maintenance Service for the Central and North Regions. This notice is a call for competition and there may not be a further notice related to this opportunity. For Amey to accept any EoI it is ESSENTIAL that any subcontractor is: * willing to act as Main Contractor (essential requirement); * a Verified member of Constructionline (GOLD), relevant Work Category MUST show that Subcontracting is possible, and the 'Building Safety Act - Standard Construction' must be Verified; * capable of working to MOD SFG20 (PPM works only); * capable of working in a BIM Level 2 environment (where applicable); * compliant with DefStan 05-138 (required if you are likely to handle MoD Identifiable Information on your IT system); * willing to work with Amey to deliver Social Value to our Client; ideally, complete the Social Value Goal within the Constructionline platform. DESIRABLE attributes of our Supply Chain: * have a Corporate Social Responsibility policy; * have a Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plan If successful the subcontractor will need to pass a PQQ, sign up to Amey Terms and Conditions, and meet the MoD Security Requirements. This future opportunity notice is for Expressions of Interest, BY EMAIL ONLY. Procurement Documentation will follow separately via a link from our e-tender portal (Curtis Fitch). Note 1: The bidder must quote for all aspects of the Works. Note 2: Future works of a similar nature may be negotiated based upon submitted rates. Note 3: Those making an Expression of Interest will be required to sign-up to our 'Sub-contract Agreement' where 'Mini Competitions' or 'Call Offs' will be used to tender works/services. Note 4: For complex projects such as External Wall Insulation installation, Structural works etc. it is a requirement that the bidder must (at Contract Award) carry PI Insurance cover of not less than PS1,000,000. Note 5: Those making an EoI will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contract Regulations 2015 i.e. Regulations 57, 58 & 60. ADS expressly reserves the right to require those making an EoI to provide additional information supplementing or clarifying any of the information requested. Note 6: Depending on Amey's annual spend with individual bidders you may be required to either have committed to the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), set SBTi approved near-term targets, or Net Zero targets. This opportunity is also advertised on Constructionline. ADS does not bind itself to accept any tender and is not liable for any costs incurred by those expressing an interest or tendering for this opportunity. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97fb3f15-db2b-4a76-89ed-800b0ea13318 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 7 May 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 13 Sep 2026 - 16 Oct 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £348,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | AMEY DEFENCE SERVICES LIMITED | | Locality | HUNTINGDON | | Post town | Peterborough | | Postcode | PE28 2EA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | | ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC | | Local authority | Huntingdonshire | | Electoral ward | Hemingford Grey & Houghton | | Westminster constituency | Huntingdon | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45262690 - Refurbishment of run-down buildings ## Release History - 23 Apr 2026 at 09:40 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97fb3f15-db2b-4a76-89ed-800b0ea13318 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97fb3f15-db2b-4a76-89ed-800b0ea13318 23rd April 2026 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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