Colchester City Council · Awarded contract

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General Building Works for Housing Stock in Colchester

Awarded 31 May 2025

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Awarded31 May 2025

Value£445,000.00

SupplierTopcoat Construction Ltd - T/A TCL Group,Bell Group Ltd

AgencyColchester City Council

RegionEast of England

CategoryConstruction

Ended 5mo ago12mo term

Awarded 31 May 2025Expired 30 May 2026

About

Colchester City Council awarded a contract to Topcoat Construction Ltd (T/A TCL Group) and Bell Group Ltd for general building works on housing stock.

The scope includes structural repairs, HHSRS safety works, concrete works to paths and hardstandings, surface upgrades to steps and stairs, roof repairs/renewals, external and internal decorations/finishes, carpentry, and brickwork repairs/repointing/replacement.

The contract operates on a call-off basis with no guaranteed volume, and individual work instructions are typically under £1,000.

The total contract value is circa £1,000,000 per annum, with an awarded value of AUD 445,000.

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