Tender

PQ0637 Provision of a Service for the Collection and Disposal of Deceased Waterfowl from Birmingham Pools and Parks

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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18 Sep 2025 at 09:49

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council is seeking quotations for the "Provision of a Service for the Collection and Disposal of Deceased Waterfowl from Birmingham Pools and Parks," a project classified under environmental services. Located in the West Midlands, UK, the procurement is currently at the tender stage. Interested parties must submit quotes by 12pm on 26th September 2025, while clarification questions can be asked until 12pm on 19th September 2025. The successful contractor will provide services for one year starting from 13th October 2025.

This procurement presents substantial growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialised in environmental and waste management services. With a focus on collecting and disposing of waterfowl, businesses equipped with the expertise and resources for handling biological waste safely and in compliance with public health regulations will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement method being used is a competitive quotation process, offering a chance for businesses to showcase their capabilities in a niche service area while expanding their portfolio with a prominent local government client.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PQ0637 Provision of a Service for the Collection and Disposal of Deceased Waterfowl from Birmingham Pools and Parks

Notice Description

You are invited to submit a quotation for the provision of a service for collection and disposal of deceased waterfowl from Birmingham Pools and Parks. Birmingham has a large number of natural and manmade lakes and reservoirs, which are home to a variety of bird species. The UK has for some time seen a high incidence of Avian Influenza as well as outbreaks of botulism. During outbreaks of these diseases Birmingham City Council requires a supplier to provide a service for the removal of waterfowl corpses from the water and the waters edge in order to comply with public health protection and avian influenza regulations. The contract for this service will be for a period of 12 months. Further details may be found in the specification within the attached quotation document. Please complete and return the attached quotation document to: joshua.bough@birmingham.gov.uk The deadline for submitting a quote is: 12pm 26th September 2025 (26/09/2025). Please feel free to ask any clarification questions you have. The deadline for submission of clarification questions is: 12pm 19/09/2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1e427ee3-90e9-4472-ba1d-b338151ff420
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e81fa712-050c-425b-835a-d9ecd10c142e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Oct 2025 - 12 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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