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GB-Colchester: 0463(PA) Redevelopment of External Space at Trinity Square

Colchester City Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Colchester City Council

Buyer Address: Rowan House, 33 Sheepen Road, Colchester, CO3 3WG, UK

Contact Name: Matt Howe

Contact Email: matthew.howe@colchester.gov.uk

Contact Telephone: +447976794358

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
1000000.0 GBP
Published
14 Nov 2025, 16:40
Deadline
19 Dec 2025, 12:00
Contract Start
03 Mar 2026, 00:00
Contract End
31 Aug 2026, 22:59
Category
works
CPV
71421000 - Landscape gardening services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
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Description

Colchester City Council (the Council) wishes to commission a contractor to undertake Landscape renovation of the former churchyard around the Grade I Listed Holy Trinity Church in the centre of Colchester, with access via Culver Street West. The Works will include the landscape renovation as detailed, in addition to the design and construction of New and replacement railings and gates, including handrails and Mechanical and Electrical installation. This work will be undertaken using the JCT Form of Contract - Intermediate Building Contract with Contractor's Design 2024 Edition. A Site Visit will be arranged for either the 3rd or 5th December (Exact date to be confirmed), details will be provided via clarification through the e-tendering portal. Bidders are to include their proposed timeline within the Quality response - Question 3.2Programme (Including Project Timetable & Project Management). Further details of the requirements can be found in the accompanying specification document. 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 commencement is stated as provisionally 3rd March 2026 with a 6 month construction period (estimated for purpose of this notice), although this is subject to bidders responses, which will be evaluated as part of the overall evaluation process. Guide budget is approximately £850,000.00.

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