Published date: 4 August 2025

Last edited date: 12 August 2025

Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.


Closing: 1 September 2025, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Site-clearance work - 45111213

  • Weed-clearance services - 77312000

  • Refuse and waste related services - 90500000

Location of contract

East of England

Value of contract

£100,000 to £500,000

Procurement reference

BIP970573169

Published date

4 August 2025

Closing date

1 September 2025

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

3 November 2025

Contract end date

31 October 2026

Contract type

Works

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 12 August 2025 for the following reason: The original issued notice stated this opportunity is not suitable for SME's, which was an error.

This opportunity is suitable for SME's and the notice has been amended accordingly.(Colchester Borough Homes on behalf of Colchester City Council (the Council) wishes to commission a contractor to undertake the clearance of Void properties and associated gardens, with an emphasis on safety, hygiene, and readiness for re-occupancy, sale, or demolition.

The aim is to ensure that vacant properties and associated garden(s) are cleared within the stipulated timeframes and in accordance with all applicable regulations.

Further details of the requirements can be found in the accompanying specification document.)

More information

Links

Additional text

The anticipated contract start date is 3rd November 2025 and will commence for 12 months until 31st October 2025. With the option of an extension period of up to 2 years (2 x 1 year), which will be subject to satisfactory performance and annual uplifts in accordance with the terms of this contract.

The anticipated annual budget is £150,000.00.

How to apply

Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.

About the buyer

Contact name

Matt Howe

Address

Rowan House
33 Sheepen Road
Colchester
CO3 3WG
UK

Telephone

+447976794358

Email

matthew.howe@colchester.gov.uk