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title: "Elfreda House Redevelopment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02bb0f"
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# Elfreda House Redevelopment

Buyer: COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02bb0f

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## Summary

Colchester Borough Council, located in Colchester, UK, is seeking a Principal Contractor for the redevelopment of Elfreda House, a project involving the demolition of the existing structure and construction of a new sheltered housing facility comprising 36 self-contained flats. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, having concluded the tender phase, with the contract awarded on 28th May 2021. The project is classified under building construction work (CPV code 45210000) and has a total value of £9,560,000. Businesses were invited to submit Selection Questionnaires by 12:00 noon on 7th December 2020, and the shortlisting for actual tender documents occurred on 18th December 2020, with tenders due by 1st February 2021.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for construction firms, particularly those specialising in building works, residential developments, and social housing projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this an advantageous tender as the authority has indicated potential suitability for such organisations, with three out of five bids having been submitted by SMEs. Companies capable of delivering high-quality construction services while managing cost-effectiveness will be well-positioned to engage in future projects with Colchester Borough Council and similar contracting authorities.

## Notice

Colchester Borough Council (the Council) wishes to commission a Principal Contractor to demolish the existing building and garage block, located at Elfreda House, Iceni Way, Colchester, CO2 9BZ (including careful retrieval of time capsule located within communal lounge chimney breast); constructing a new sheltered housing building with the range from two to three storeys; providing total 36 self-contained flats and associated external works; including external courtyard, car park and drainage works. Full details are provided within the tender information pack.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Colchester Borough Council (the Council) wishes to commission a Principal Contractor to demolish the existing building and garage block, located at Elfreda House, Iceni Way, Colchester, CO2 9BZ (including careful retrieval of time capsule located within communal lounge chimney breast); constructing a new sheltered housing building with the range from two to three storeys; providing total 36 self-contained flats and associated external works; including external courtyard, car park and drainage works. Full details are provided within the tender information pack.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013212-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 May 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £9,560,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLH3 Essex |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KIER EASTERN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45210000 - Building construction work

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2021 at 13:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013212-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.coclhester.gov.uk
- http://www.colchester.gov.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:541819-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=601680738

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