# GB-Colchester: 0453 - PA - Voids Clearance Works

> Tender notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Colchester City Council](/buyers/colchester-city-council/contract-awards)
- Tender value: £500,000
- Published: 12 August 2025
- Planned start: 3 November 2025
- Planned end: 31 October 2026
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: works
- Notice ID: 66bfad00-bc60-407c-b271-77955938cb02-858538
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-347a9465-e2e0-435a-83ab-4ffb0bf1bf36

## Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 12 August 2025 for the following reason: The original issued notice stated this opportunity is not suitable for SME's, which was an error\. This opportunity is suitable for SME's and the notice has been amended accordingly\.\(Colchester Borough Homes on behalf of Colchester City Council \(the Council\) wishes to commission a contractor to undertake the clearance of Void properties and associated gardens, with an emphasis on safety, hygiene, and readiness for re-occupancy, sale, or demolition\. The aim is to ensure that vacant properties and associated garden\(s\) are cleared within the stipulated timeframes and in accordance with all applicable regulations\. Further details of the requirements can be found in the accompanying specification document\.\) Additional information: The anticipated contract start date is 3rd November 2025 and will commence for 12 months until 31st October 2025\. With the option of an extension period of up to 2 years \(2 x 1 year\), which will be subject to satisfactory performance and annual uplifts in accordance with the terms of this contract\. The anticipated annual budget is £150,000\.00\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66bfad00-bc60-407c-b271-77955938cb02-858538)