UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

Colchester Borough Council (the Council) wishes to commission a contractor to undertake Asbestos surveys to Colchester Borough Council Housing Stock and Assets. Full details of our requirements can be obtained in the associated supporting tender documents.

Colchester Borough Council (the Council) wishes to commission a contractor to adhere to the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 and shall provide the services for cremation and burial services as detailed in the Specification. 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.

The council are looking to appoint a single suitably qualified and CoMoUK accredited car club operator to work in partnership with the Council to implement a round trip electric Car Club service in Colchester. The eCar Club along with other shared transport schemes currently being developed will offer residents and businesses access to a range of shared mobility transport options to provide transport choice and reduce reliance on private car use and ownership. The council can help fund the initial two electric Car Club cars which will be based in the town centre. Full details of this opportunity can be found in the tender 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. The initial contract term will be for 4 years, but there will be the opportunity to extend the contract for up to a further 4 years.

Colchester Borough Council and Essex County Council wish to appoint an experienced consultancy to prepare an overarching vision, illustrative masterplan, and urban design strategy for the Town Centre, and to lead the community engagement work to ensure these outcomes are co-designed with those who care about our Place. We require a mix of disciplines for this including spatial zoning, master planning, transport planning, urban design, regeneration, and engagement. Such engagement is a key element of this for us. We want to ensure this is an inclusive process for residents, visitors, businesses, and stakeholders alike to ensure communities and those who care about the Town Centre have a meaningful and sustained ability to shape how it develops. The successful bid will need to use a creative variety of engagement methods to ensure diversity with seldom heard and marginalised groups given the opportunity to be included in shaping our town centre. Full details of this opportunity are detailed in the tender 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.

Colchester Borough Homes (the Authority) on behalf of Colchester Borough Council (the Council) wishes to commission a contractor to undertake the Kitchen replacement programme for 2022-2026. Approximately 640 kitchens are to be refurbished over a four-year term that will be reviewed annually. The work will consist of upgrading / replacing kitchens at various Council owned properties throughout the Borough of Colchester. Full details of our requirements can be obtained in the associated supporting tender 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. The contract is for a maximum of 4 years. After year, the council and the contractor will agree on the continuation of years 2-4.

Colchester Borough Council (the "Council) is conducting a mini competition under Crown Commercial Services - RM3808 - Network Services 2, utilising Lot 5: IP Telephony Services and the Council's specific requirements are set out in the attached Documents.

Colchester Borough Homes, acting as Contract Administrator, on behalf of Colchester Borough Council (the Council) wishes to commission a contractor to undertake the refurbishment of existing WC/shower facilities, creation of new additional WC/shower facilities and general repair/upgrade/decoration works at Shrub End Recycling Centre, Maldon Road, Shrub End, Colchester, Essex CO3 4RN. Full details of the requirements are detailed within the 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.

Colchester Borough Homes, acting as Contract Administrator, on behalf of Colchester Borough Council (the Council) wishes to commission a contractor to provide external maintenance repairs and redecoration works at Town Hall, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PJ, including Former Public Library, 65 West Stockwell Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1HE. The works required are external maintenance repairs and redecoration works to Grade I/ Grade II listed buildings within Colchester Town Centre. Full details are provided within the Tender 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.

Colchester Borough Homes (the Authority), acting on behalf of Colchester Borough Council (the Council) wishes to commission a Contractor (the "Supplier") to remove and replace all front entrances with steel doors and frames, with fenestration to match existing. Entrance design may include minor changes, which will lead to longer lifecycle and reduced maintenance cost. Rear and side doors will be replaced with uPVC or composite materials, unless there is a specific requirement for the doors to be replaced with steel. (e.g., Heavy usage). The works will also include replacement suited locks (same suite as existing). All front door replacements will include a 'fireman's drop switch', for emergency service access. The contractor is responsible for ensuring that the new door set links with the door entry system. All works include replacement glazing, any making good, asbestos removal if required. Full details of the requirements are detailed within the tender 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.

Colchester Borough Council (the Council) wishes to commission a Contractor to undertake the general refurbishment and improvement of domestic properties (including the target of achieving an average EPC rating of C79 across the project to ensure the properties are environmentally efficient). The council intend to purchase via this Acquisitions programme approximately 40 more properties in 2022 - 2023 and 50 properties in 2023-2024, with the potential, subject to funding being agreed, for the programme to be extended further. Full details can be found in the ITT 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.

Colchester Borough Council (the Council) wishes to commission a Contractor to undertake external decoration and painting of internal communal areas with pre-paint repairs where needed, to its housing stock, which consists of a mixture of bungalows, houses and blocks of flats. Bidders are advised that the budget for the year is in the region of £400,000. However, the Council makes no guarantee of the volume or value of work to be required under this contract, which will be judged on the basis of satisfactory performance. Full details of the requirements can be found in the specification document within the tender pack. 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. This contract is initially for 12 months with the option to extend for up to a further 24 months.

Supply & install specialised play equipment. Additional information: Awarded via the Braintree DC framework - Playground, Gym & Urban Play, ref: PROC20-0107, Lot 1 - Playground and Gym Equipment.

Colchester Borough Council (CBC) is seeking to appoint agents to advise on the set up, mobilisation and management of the service charge at Colchester Leisure Park. Colchester Amphora Trading Limited (CATL) which is a wholly owned commercial company of CBC, acts for the council in all property matters and will oversee the appointment and management of the successful agent on behalf of the Council. Full details of the requirements are detailed within the associated documents.

Colchester Borough Homes, acting as Contract Administrator, on behalf of Colchester Borough Council (the Council) wishes to commission a contractor to renew the existing pitched roof coverings to 12 properties, including associated building works to chimneys, minor improvements to thermal insulation, roof line and the removal and reinstallation of photo voltaic systems. The properties are in the Castle, Stanway and Gt Horkesley Wards and there is relatively good access to most sites. The properties are two storey and are situated in residential areas. Full details of the requirements are detailed within the 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.

Colchester Borough Council (the Council) wishes to commission a contractor to design scheme options which fit the Fixing the Link principles of welcoming station users to the town centre, giving a good impression of Colchester to the visitor, whilst respecting its historic character. The tender is split into two parts, but Bidders are expected to tender for both elements and bids for part 1 or part 2 only will not be accepted. Full details of the requirements are detailed within the specification ( 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.

Colchester Borough Council wishes to commission a Contractor to redevelop the site and construct 7no. new dwellings and associated external works at Cross Cottages, Dedham Road, Boxted, Colchester, CO4 5SH. Full details of the requirements are detailed within the tender 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.

Colchester Borough Homes, acting on behalf of Colchester Borough Council (the Council) wishes to commission a Contractor (the "Supplier") to redevelop the site at Wheeler Close to construct 6No. New flats and associated external works. The address for Wheeler Close, Colchester, CO4 3YT Full details of the requirements are detailed within the tender 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.

Colchester Borough Council (the Employer) with Colchester Borough Homes as the Contract Administrator requires significant repairs to the public hard surface areas on the un-adopted highway within the Colchester Borough. Repairs required will be identified following an inspection in accordance Colchester Council Highway Maintenance Strategy. A copy of the inspection frequency and intervention levels are detailed in the Specification. The majority of the works will be priced on an agreed schedule of rates; however, in some cases works will be required on a day work basis or an agreed quotation. 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. This is initially a 3 year contract with the option to extend for a further 12 months.

Colchester Borough Council currently has 6000 properties within its housing stock which are managed on their behalf by Colchester Borough Homes. The successful tenderer will be expected to undertake Void Property Works comprising the following: Revenue Void Works is any or all standard Works Ordered to a Void Property in accordance with the Employer's minimum lettable standard (Void Minimum Standard Preamble); Capital Void Works is any other non-standard Works Ordered to a Void Property that is outside of the Employer's minimum lettable standard (Void Minimum Standard Preamble) or, in respect of an acquisition requiring a mini refurbishment to bring it back to decent homes standard, which includes but is not limited to: - Kitchens; - Bathrooms/WCs; - Electrical installations; - Heating installations; - Replacement windows; - Replacement dwelling entrance doors; - Disabled aids and adaptations; - Internal and external insulations; - Roofs (flat, pitched, system); - Fascia/cladding and rainwater goods; - Redecoration and pre-decorations repairs; - Other associated works to achieve 'Decent Homes' and 'Secure by Design' standards; and - Co-ordination of asbestos removal and encapsulation with the Employer's appointed asbestos consultant(s) and other asbestos removal contractor(s); - Co-ordination of capping off gas supplies and undertaking gas safety checks with the Employer's appointed gas servicing contractor(s); Emergency Works directly relating to the undertaking of the Works by the Contractor. Insurance Works comprising any necessary Works required and Ordered following storm, fire, flood, impact, subsidence damage or damage arising from the effect of any other like peril. The Council is intending to enter into a 2-year contract with the possibility of 2 x 1 year extension's using the JCT Measure Term Contract 2016 Edition. TUPE will apply and details will be provided. 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.

Colchester Borough Council (the Council) wishes to commission a contractor to deliver a secure cycle park to encourage those working, visiting, or living in the town centre to cycle, knowing their bikes will be safe. Lot 1 - Supply and install of two tier cycle racks Lot 2 - Supply and manage an Off the shelf booking system where users can register to use the facility and payment mechanisms 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. Suppliers can bid for either Lot 1 or Lot 2 or both Lots.