Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c45-b833-7098-97bd-eff4c6a11fb6/gb-colchester-mercury-theatre-demolition-enabling-works-0157

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# GB-Colchester: Mercury Theatre - Demolition & Enabling Works (0157)

[Colchester Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/colchester-borough-council)

Open field

Estimated value

£169,253

Published

16 May 2019

Deadline

Closed

12 Oct 2018

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for VCSEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice.
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

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## About this tender

Colchester Borough Council (the Council) requires an experienced contractor to undertake Demolition works at the Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Gate, Colchester, CO1 1PT.

The work shall comprise :

Carry out demolition and clearance of Mercury Theatre Restaurant. All works as per Specification and with reference to drawings.

Demo 1 and Demo 2. Demolition works to include breaking out of concrete slab. Works to breaking out and removal of concrete slab carried out with reference and requirement of Archaeological watching brief.

Carry out demolition and clearance of Mercury Theatre shower block. All works as per Specification and with reference to drawings Demo 1 and Demo 2. Demolition works to include breaking out of concrete slab. Works to breaking out and removal of concrete slab carried out with reference and requirement of Archaeological watching brief.

Carry out demolition and clearance of Mercury House. All works as per Specification and with reference to drawing Demo 2. Demolition works to include breaking out of concrete slab. Works to breaking out and removal of concrete slab carried out with reference and requirement of Archaeological watching brief. Works to demolition of Mercury House in accordance with Bat Method Statement

There is no longer a requirement for Quiet Working and Changes to demo drawing number 3 (slightly additional hoarding / additional groundworks removal) have been introduced.

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## CPV classification

Demolition, site preparation and clearance work

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/be93e6a8-59ec-47e3-b81e-5ed0a5492f07)

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