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title: "Colchester Castle Roofing Refurbishment Works"
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# Colchester Castle Roofing Refurbishment Works

Buyer: COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058bb4

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## Summary

Colchester City Council, a public authority within sub-central government, has concluded the procurement process for the refurbishment of the roofing, external walls, and walkways at Colchester Castle, located in Castle Park, Colchester, CO1 1TJ. The procurement process was conducted under an open competition below threshold, following the UKPGA legal basis 2023/54, and utilised a JCT Intermediate Building Contract with Contractor’s Design 2024. Initially tendered on 20 August 2025, the contract award was made to PAYE Stonework & Restorations Ltd on 5 December 2025, valued at £1,920,000. The planned works start on 5 January 2026 and are slated for completion on 27 November 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth in the construction and refurbishment sectors, especially for businesses with expertise in heritage building works, roofing, and drainage work. The awarded contract, targeting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), highlights the importance of quality in aspects such as contract management, proposed team, and key risks, as well as social value. Such projects are ideal for companies skilled in restoration and refurbishment, providing the potential for showcasing craftsmanship and project management capabilities in major public conservation works. Suppliers are encouraged to offer detailed timelines and quality responses, maximising their chances in similar future tenders.

## Notice

Colchester City Council wishes to commission an experienced contractor to undertake Roofing, External Walls and Walkway Works at Colchester Castle, Castle Park, Colchester CO1 1TJ. The actual work comprises the removal of existing rooftop walkways and the creation of new rooftop walkways together with re-roofing works, roof drainage works and works to the external walls of the Castle, utilising a JCT Intermediate Building Contract with Contractor's Design 2024 (ICD 2024) Form of contract. It is the intention of the Council to appoint the contractor by 1st November 2025, with works taking 8 calendar months. Bidders are to include their proposed timeline within the Quality response. A site visit has been arranged for Friday 29th August 2025 between 10am and 1pm. Suppliers must confirm attendance via the message function within the e-tendering portal. Full details of the requirements can be found in the tender documents. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=996869532

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083171-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2026 - 27 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,600,000 |
| Lots value | £1,920,000 |
| Awards value | £1,920,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 | PAYE STONEWORK & RESTORATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 44112400 - Roof
- 45212354 - Castle construction work
- 45232452 - Drainage works
- 45453100 - Refurbishment work

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2025 at 10:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083171-2025
- 20 Aug 2025 at 18:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050347-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083171-2025
  16th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050347-2025
  20th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=996869532
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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