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Independent Gas and Electrical Compliance Audits

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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28 Apr 2026 at 16:01

Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council has concluded the award phase of a procurement process for Independent Gas and Electrical Compliance Audits. The contract involves independent third-party audits to assess gas and electrical work quality, called off from the Fusion 21 Heating, Renewables and Electrical Framework under Lot 10. The procurement falls under the 'Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services' category, with the location specified as the West Midlands, UK. This contract, valued at £490,663.50, commenced on 16th March 2026 and will run until 15th March 2029. The procurement method used was selective, following a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender offers significant business growth prospects, particularly for SMEs and third-sector organisations interested in entering the technical auditing field. With a focus on expertise in quality assurance for gas and electrical systems, businesses that possess or can develop specialised audit capabilities would be well-suited to participate. The framework agreement provides an established pathway, simplifying the bidding process for adept organisations, thus representing a compelling opportunity for firms looking to leverage their technical auditing proficiency in a strategic growth area.

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Notice Title

Independent Gas and Electrical Compliance Audits

Notice Description

The Council intends to contract independent third-party audits to provide an objective, expert-led assessment of gas and electrical work. Called off from the Fusion 21 Heating, Renewables and Electrical Framework under Lot 10 - Quality Assurance Audits

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-86092d7f-146e-4b67-a5b3-c5c2cf733cb3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61d0cc0a-785d-4274-a6f8-868556c31484
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£730,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£490,663 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 15 Mar 2029 3-4 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
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

CORGI TECHNICAL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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