Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cff-e490-72be-b2f6-d3c1ffe1c7b0/gb-colchester-0463pa-redevelopment-of-external-space-at-trinity-square awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # GB-Colchester: 0463(PA) Redevelopment of External Space at Trinity Square [Colchester City Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/colchester-city-council) Open field Estimated value £565,000 Published 12 Feb 2026 Deadline Closed 19 Dec 2025 ## 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 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. Read full description ## CPV classification Construction work Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/e0913433-6726-4f2a-985a-280ab45da07d) 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 City Council: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/colchester-city-council) [Sector More Construction work tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/construction-work) ## More tenders like this [Bannister Sports Centre Athletic Track Soft Market Testing Exercise · Harrow Council · 38 days left · 26 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1540d-d9e4-71cb-ad57-1603e9042fec/bannister-sports-centre-athletic-track-soft-market-testing-exercise) [Design, supply, and Installation of Newbiggin Skatepark Extension · Newbiggin Town Council · 35 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15552-19a2-7348-a5cc-3f5ae51ef934/design-supply-and-installation-of-newbiggin-skatepark-extension) [Tender for the design, supply, delivery and installation of a modular UNIT and associated works at ARC healthy living, irvinestown. peaceplus funded upgrade works · Fermanagh and Omagh District Council · 14 days left · 2 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15552-1b74-73ec-a6f6-a1af37959997/tender-for-the-design-supply-delivery-and-installation-of-a-modular-unit-and-a) [ESPH AB RDC Sidley Depot (ESPH753) · Rother District Council · 49 days left · 7 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15552-1d19-7155-8fe0-0d917105fca8/esph-ab-rdc-sidley-depot-esph753) [Demolition, Design and Construction of Howard's Lane Public Toilets, Howard's Lane, Wareham · Wareham Town Council · 88 days left · 15 Jan 2027](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15552-1d8a-7277-bc5b-edc9a127ee5b/demolition-design-and-construction-of-howards-lane-public-toilets-howards-la) [Treloweth Community Hall Alterations and Extension Project · Carn Brea Parish Council · 49 days left · 7 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a154e4-4991-71db-baac-ffae413f1c41/treloweth-community-hall-alterations-and-extension-project)