Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Colchester City Council
Rowan House, 33 Sheepen Road
Colchester
CO3 3WG
Contact
Matt Howe
Telephone
+44 7976794358
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKH3 - Essex
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Design & Build at 72-86 Military Road
Reference number
0415
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 45210000 - Building construction work
two.1.3) Type of contract
Works
two.1.4) Short description
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.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £6,790,573
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71220000 - Architectural design services
- 71221000 - Architectural services for buildings
- 45210000 - Building construction work
- 45211000 - Construction work for multi-dwelling buildings and individual houses
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH3 - Essex
Main site or place of performance
Essex
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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 £7.5m, 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
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Concept Design / Weighting: 13.5
Quality criterion - Name: Programme / Weighting: 9
Quality criterion - Name: Resources / Weighting: 9
Quality criterion - Name: Key Risks / Weighting: 4.5
Quality criterion - Name: Preconstruction and Construction Method Statements / Weighting: 6.75
Quality criterion - Name: Environmental Sustainability and Carbon Reduction / Weighting: 2.25
Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10
Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 45
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) 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.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2024/S 000-038520
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
0415
Title
0415 - Design and Build at 72-86 Military Road
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
3 July 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Rose Builders Ltd
Riverside House, Riverside Avenue East, Lawford
Manningtree
CO11 2UU
Telephone
+44 1206392613
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH3 - Essex
National registration number
03106982
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £6,790,573
Total value of the contract/lot: £6,790,573
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
To view this notice, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=963604235 GO Reference: GO-202577-PRO-31299391
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The Royal Courts of Justice
London
WC2A 2LL
Telephone
+44 2079476000
Country
United Kingdom