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Call off from Agri-Epi Centre (AEC): Neutral Vendor Framework for Multi-Specialism Services

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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28 Apr 2026 at 12:28

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council has successfully completed a procurement exercise for the provision of Major Rail Project Manager services through the Agri-Epi Centre's Neutral Vendor Framework for Multi-Specialism Services. The award, valued at £177,984, was made to Constellia Public Ltd., an SME based in London. This procurement process, conducted via selective call-off from a framework agreement, falls under the engineering services category (CPV: 71300000) with additional classifications in technical analysis and consultancy services, and research and development services. The contract entails a delivery period from 2nd March 2026 to 1st March 2027, with services provided in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering and consultancy services, particularly those aligned with rail transport projects. SMEs, given the procurement's suitability criteria, would find themselves well-positioned to engage with similar contracts facilitated by Birmingham City Council through established frameworks. The involvement of small and medium-sized enterprises underscores the potential for niche market growth in technical consultancy and project management sectors, enhancing strategic business expansion amid infrastructural development in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Call off from Agri-Epi Centre (AEC): Neutral Vendor Framework for Multi-Specialism Services

Notice Description

Birmingham City Council (the Council) has carried out a procurement exercise from the Agri-Epi Centre (AEC): Neutral Vendor Framework for Multi-Specialism Services for the provision of Major Rail Project Manager.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-119d1c05-7fa8-478f-ac6f-db416fb5b5c9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad5478f7-d929-4f3a-8f4f-bde8729861ed
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

71300000 - Engineering services

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£177,984 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£177,984 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1BB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONSTELLIA PUBLIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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