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title: "Design & Build at 72-86 Military Road"
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# Design & Build at 72-86 Military Road

Buyer: COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c0f3

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## Summary

Colchester City Council is overseeing the procurement process for a design and build project at 72-86 Military Road in Colchester, Essex, classified under the building construction work industry category. The procurement process, which follows a selective procurement method via a restricted procedure, involved stages of tendering followed by awards. The initial tender phase commenced in late 2024, with submissions due by January 9, 2025, leading to the award of the contract to Rose Builders Ltd in July 2025. The contract, valued at £6,790,573, was signed on July 3, 2025, and involves providing design and build services from RIBA Stage 2 to Stage 7 with an end date in June 2027. The project aims to deliver affordable housing solutions within budget and aesthetic requirements, engaging construction expertise that connects well with the existing locality.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the construction sector. Firms involved in building construction, architectural design, and sustainable development practices will find this contract particularly appealing. With a focus on urban planning and community enhancement, businesses offering environmentally friendly solutions and those capable of integrating with the surrounding infrastructure stand to benefit the most. As such, SMEs able to deliver innovative designs, manage risks effectively, and provide cost-efficient solutions are well-positioned to compete in this procurement process.

## Notice

Colchester City Council (the Council) wishes to commission an experienced professionally qualified Design and Build Contractor to provide Design and Build Services from RIBA Stage 2 to Stage 7 for 72-86 Military Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2AN. Full details of the requirements of this opportunity can be found in the associated tender documents.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Design and Build Contractors are invited to submit a concept design for the proposed affordable housing development within the ex-looker's car showroom plot, 72- 86 Military Road. The concept that is currently preferred by the client is to maximise the provision of family homes where there is the greatest waiting time in the area. Whilst still delivering a financially viable site. The new development will need to: 1.Satisfy the objectives set out above 2.Provide a cost-effective solution 3.Connect to existing residential areas 4.Create communal areas that enhance the surrounding site, potentially linking to the existing allotments or reallocating this provision within the site 5.Be of scale, form, materials and aesthetics that are sympathetic to the surrounding area The client's maximum target budget for the project is PS7.5m, to include all items set out below. This is contingent upon achieving a viable development that optimises the number of dwellings on the site. Whilst the costs will be scored separately from the qualitive responses; the budget will be assessed based on the assumption that the proposals achieve the objectives set above, in line with the Employers Requirements. Any derogations to this must be included as part of the submission or the tender will be excluded. Bidder's cost should be inclusive of: *Design fees including statutory fees (Planning, Building Regulations, etc.) and temporary works. *LABC Warranty certification *Any additional survey costs. *Construction costs and any project fees, including making good site boundary walls where required. *Contractor's risks Additional information: The closing date for submitting the Selection Questionnaire (SQ) is Thursday 9th 2025. The SQ's will be evaluated and the top 5 ranked bidders will be invited to the tender stage. The tender will be issued 21st January 2025, with a return date of 20th March 2025 (anticipated dates). A site visit will be arranged for shortlisted suppliers during the tender stage, date to be confirmed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037613-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 May 2025 - 3 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,500,000 |
| Lots value | £7,500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £6,790,573 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COLCHESTER CITY 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 | ROSE BUILDERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 45210000 - Building construction work
- 45211000 - Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses
- 71220000 - Architectural design services
- 71221000 - Architectural services for buildings

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2025 at 07:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037613-2025
- 28 Nov 2024 at 19:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038520-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.colchester.gov.uk
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=963604235
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Colchester:-Building-construction-work./P2JCM24NH8

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