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Provision of Technical Services at The High Temperature Research Centre (HTRC)

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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19 Feb 2025 at 14:37

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has completed the procurement process for the provision of technical services at The High Temperature Research Centre (HTRC). This tender falls under the category of civil engineering consultancy services and is located in Birmingham, England, postal code B15 2TT. The procurement method employed was "Other - Services-EU-VEAT." The tender commenced on 17 December 2024, and the contract period extends from 18 December 2024 to 31 December 2025. The total contract value is £3,280,000, and the award was successfully granted to MTC Operations Limited on 13 January 2025. The key contact for this tender is Richard Holmes, reachable via r.holmes@bham.ac.uk or by phone at 01214143344.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in civil engineering consultancy services, particularly those specialising in high-temperature research environments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is tailored to accommodate them, even though it is not directly targeted at voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE). Companies with expertise in engineering consultancy and technical service provision can significantly benefit from engaging in this lucrative contract, leading to potential growth and enhanced market presence within the industry.

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Notice Title

Provision of Technical Services at The High Temperature Research Centre (HTRC)

Notice Description

Provision of Technical Services at The High Temperature Research Centre (HTRC)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2a6a63c4-68b4-4adc-b993-8aed0542696c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a66e677f-001d-4b9e-ac25-3f5ea53e3663
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Services-EU-VEAT
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,280,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,280,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
18 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MTC OPERATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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