Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c94-4a86-71d1-b0d0-652c73787cb3/gb-colchester-external-painting-of-cbc-housing-stock closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # GB-Colchester: External Painting of CBC Housing Stock [Colchester Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/colchester-borough-council) Open field Estimated value £1,000,000 to £5,000,000 Published 9 Jun 2022 Deadline Closed 8 Jul 2022 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still 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. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Colchester Borough Council (the Council) wishes to commission a Contractor to undertake external decoration and painting of internal communal areas with pre-paint repairs where needed, to its housing stock, which consists of a mixture of bungalows, houses and blocks of flats. Bidders are advised that the budget for the year is in the region of £400,000. However, the Council makes no guarantee of the volume or value of work to be required under this contract, which will be judged on the basis of satisfactory performance. Full details of the requirements can be found in the specification document within the tender pack. 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. This contract is initially for 12 months with the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. ## CPV classification Painting work Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/657edfa4-4acb-4e1c-a075-e5314f0886ff) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Colchester Borough Council: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/colchester-borough-council) [Sector More Construction work tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/construction-work) ## More tenders like this [Tender for the construction of NEW playpark at riverside walk, dromore · Fermanagh and Omagh District Council · 22 days left · 11 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15a0a-9d8a-726a-b85d-592434703f14/tender-for-the-construction-of-new-playpark-at-riverside-walk-dromore) [The Harlington Refurbishment And Remodelling · Fleet Town Council · 32 days left · 21 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15a0a-9edb-71f1-a0dd-a39cb05f9321/the-harlington-refurbishment-and-remodelling) [Boiler Replacement Scheme · West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority · 59 days left · 18 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1599c-ca0f-7129-83ab-7f5da966bec5/boiler-replacement-scheme) [Building Repairs & Maintenance Lot 1 Electrical Lot 2 Mechanical · Derbyshire Dales District Council · 40 days left · 29 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15934-2662-73b5-8d63-abd6e1946ccd/building-repairs-maintenance-lot-1-electrical-lot-2-mechanical) [Repairs and Maintenance of Derbyshire Dales District Council Buildings, Lot 1 Electrical, Lot 2 Mechanical · Derbyshire Dales District Council · 41 days left · 30 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1599c-cc30-708e-a64f-c24f3506b98b/repairs-and-maintenance-of-derbyshire-dales-district-council-buildings-lot-1-el) [CA18585 - ITT Repair and replacement works to whole site drainage system · Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust · 38 days left · 27 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1594a-591e-7334-8085-35e92dcd67f8/ca18585-itt-repair-and-replacement-works-to-whole-site-drainage-system)