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title: "Kitchen Refurbishments"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c647"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-03-26"
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# Kitchen Refurbishments

Buyer: COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c647

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## Summary

Colchester City Council has commissioned Seager Heating Ltd for a kitchen refurbishment programme aimed at installing, upgrading, and replacing approximately 1600 kitchens in Colchester, Essex over a four-year term ending in 2029. This contract was awarded on 25 March 2025, under a JCT Measured Term Contract, 2024 Edition. The programme is initially awarded for 1 year with an option to extend for a further 3 years based on annual reviews. The procurement process involves a restricted procedure, and interested parties needed to submit their Selection Questionnaires by 13 January 2025. A tender invitation was expected to be sent out on 20 January 2025, with bids due by 17 February 2025.

The kitchen refurbishment programme presents significant business growth opportunities for contractors specialising in kitchen installations and upgrades. SMEs are particularly encouraged to participate, fostering fair competition and local employment. Businesses that can offer high-quality service delivery, effective project management, and strong environmental sustainability practices will find this contract fitting. Moreover, those with robust tenant liaison mechanisms and a commitment to social value will be well-positioned to succeed in this tender. The estimated contract value is £10,108,000, providing substantial financial opportunities for specialised providers in the construction and home-improvement sectors.

## Notice

Colchester Borough Homes (the Authority) on behalf of Colchester City Council (the Council) wishes to commission a contractor to undertake the Kitchen replacement programme for 2025 -2029 to install, upgrade and replace approximately 1600 kitchens split over a four year term that is reviewed after each year. The contract will be awarded initially for 1 year with the option to extend for a further 3 years, when annual kitchen installation numbers will be agreed, subject to annual performance and all parties agreeing to continue.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Colchester Borough Homes (the Authority) on behalf of Colchester City Council (the Council) wishes to commission a contractor to undertake the Kitchen replacement programme for 2025 -2029 to install, upgrade and replace approximately 1600 kitchens split over a four year term that is reviewed after each year. The contract will be a JCT Measured term Contract, 2024 Edition, awarded initially for 1 year with the option to extend for a further 3 years (on a 1 + 2 year basis). Full details are provided within the tender documentation. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/M89494FC82 The closing date for submitting the Selection Questionnaire (SQ) is Monday 13th January 2025. The SQ's will be evaluated and a maximum of the top 6 ranked bidders will be invited to the tender stage. It is anticipated that the tender will be issued on Monday 20th January 2025, with a return date of 17th February 2025 (anticipated dates).

Renewal: The contract can be extended for up to a further 3 years subject to performance and agreement on the annual requirement of kitchen installation's

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011421-2025 |
| 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 | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,000,000 |
| Lots value | £9,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,108,000 |

## 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 | SEAGER HEATING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45421151 - Installation of fitted kitchens

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2025 at 19:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011421-2025
- 11 Dec 2024 at 12:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039893-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.colchester.gov.uk
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=933101018
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/M89494FC82
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Colchester:-Installation-of-fitted-kitchens./M89494FC82

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