Scope
Reference
0456 - PA
Description
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.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Colchester:-Roof./928D7ES9QG
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Total value (estimated)
- £1,600,000 excluding VAT
- £1,920,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 November 2025 to 31 October 2026
- 1 year
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 44112400 - Roof
- 45212354 - Castle construction work
- 45232452 - Drainage works
- 45453100 - Refurbishment work
Contract locations
- UKH3 - Essex
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
15 September 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
All bids to be submitted via https://www.delta-esourcing.com. The access code is 928D7ES9QG
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Bid Price | Price | 40% |
| Contract Management | Quality | 13% |
| Roof Building Works | Quality | 13% |
| Proposed Team | Quality | 12% |
| Key Risks | Quality | 12% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Colchester City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCVM-1775-YNRP
Rowan House, 33 Sheepen Road
Colchester
CO3 3WG
United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 7976794358
Region: UKH34 - Essex Haven Gateway
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government