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title: "GB-Colchester: Construction of Stanway Community Centre"
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buyer: "COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# GB-Colchester: Construction of Stanway Community Centre

Buyer: COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ebbda905-429d-4633-a14e-320c9b60d186

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## Summary

Colchester Borough Council is seeking contractors for the construction of the Stanway Community Centre in Colchester, a project classified under building construction work. This open tender is currently active, with proposals due by 27 January 2021. The work includes both the construction of a two-storey building and associated external and highway works. The total value of the contract is £1,000,000, with a minimum value of £500,000. The contract is expected to commence on 22 March 2021 and run until 4 February 2022.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with relevant experience, as the Council encourages participation from such organisations. Businesses involved in construction, civil engineering, or those providing related services would be well-suited to compete. Contractors must demonstrate an annual turnover exceeding £15 million to qualify, making this a competitive yet potentially lucrative opportunity for suitable bidders.

## Notice

Colchester Borough Council (the Council) wishes to commission a contractor to undertake the construction of a two storey Community Centre, at Stanway, Colchester, including external works and drainage. The works also includes works outside of the site comprising Highway works and drainage connections. Full details of the requirements are detailed within the Specification and associated documents. 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. Contractors must also be able to demonstrate that they have an annual turnover in excess of PS15 million.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6dadada7-49ff-48a7-8407-f646adf9aa5a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 22 Mar 2021 - 4 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| 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

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45210000 - Building construction work

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2020 at 17:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6dadada7-49ff-48a7-8407-f646adf9aa5a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6dadada7-49ff-48a7-8407-f646adf9aa5a
  9th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Colchester:-Construction-of-Stanway-Community-Centre/H9J99Y8FE6
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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