GB-Colchester: 0481-PA - Small Flat Roofs (Flats & Maisonettes - Contract G) *Duplicated*
Colchester City CouncilEstimated Value
£100,000 – £500,000
Deadline
26 June 2026
Published
29 May 2026
Type
goods
Overview
Colchester Borough Homes (the Authority) on behalf of Colchester City Council (the Council) wishes to commission a contractor to re-cover various single storey flat roofs, including porches, bay windows, and outbuilding roofs at various flats and maisonettes throughout the Colchester District. Further details of the requirements can be found in the accompanying documents. The form of contract to be used for this tender exercise is the JCT Intermediate Building Contract 2016 Edition (IC2016).
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Colchester Borough Homes wants to hire a roofing contractor to replace flat roofs on council housing across the Colchester area. The work includes re-covering roofs on flats, maisonettes, porches, bay windows, and outbuildings at multiple properties. This is a council housing maintenance contract using the standard JCT building contract.
Requirements
- Must be able to work under JCT Intermediate Building Contract 2016 Edition (IC2016)
- Experience with flat roof re-covering on residential properties
- Ability to work on multiple properties across Colchester District
- Likely to require public liability insurance (standard for council contracts)
- Check full tender documents for specific insurance, health & safety, and accreditation requirements
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Re-cover flat roofs at various flats and maisonettes throughout Colchester District
- Re-cover porch roofs
- Re-cover bay window roofs
- Re-cover outbuilding roofs
- Work must be completed to standard building specifications across multiple site locations
How to Read This Tender
- 1JCT IC2016 is a standard building contract form — it protects both you and the client. Familiarise yourself with its terms if you haven't used it before, or budget for a surveyor/legal review.
- 2This is a framework-style contract covering 'various' properties — get the full tender documents to find out exact numbers, locations, and whether it's one job or multiple phased projects.
- 3Check the accompanying documents carefully for the specification of what 're-cover' means — does it include removing old roofing, treating the substrate, new membranes, flashings, guttering?
- 4Look for programme and scheduling requirements — council housing repairs often have restrictions on working hours and tenant access. Flag any seasonal or weather-dependent constraints.
- 5Identify whether this is a competitive tender (you bid against others) or a framework agreement (you're selected then priced per project).
Tips for Small Businesses
- If you're a small firm, consider teaming up with a larger roofing contractor as a subcontractor — Colchester Borough Homes may prefer established firms, but they often use subcontractors for delivery.
- Social value scoring is common in council contracts. Highlight any local hiring, apprenticeships, or community benefits you can offer — this can improve your bid score.
- Get a copy of the JCT IC2016 contract terms before bidding and budget for a day with a surveyor to estimate the scale of work across all sites — vague 'various' descriptions hide the real project size and complexity.
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Colchester City CouncilKey Dates
Published
29 May 2026
Submission deadline
26 June 2026
Notice type
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