Planning

Expression of interest

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

08 Apr 2025 at 12:08

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

08 Apr 2025 at 12:06

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for structured cabling, audio-visual, and digital signage services. They intend to extend their contract with Insight Direct UK Limited, who will act as the prime contractor. This procurement falls under the Audio-Visual Equipment (CPV: 32321200) and Network Cabling (CPV: 32421000) industry categories. Projects will be carried out in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. Key dates include an engagement end date on 25th April 2025. Expressions of interest from potential delivery partners must be submitted by 17:00 on Friday, 25th April 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth for SMEs located in Birmingham. Interested SMEs can become delivery partners to Insight, providing services such as installing structured cabling, wireless access points, and AV equipment for video conferencing and digital signage. This contract also includes testing and maintenance services, site surveys, and providing associated consumables and connectivity solutions. Businesses with relevant experience, financial stability, and core service capabilities are encouraged to express their interest, and if selected, will have to agree to the Insight Partner Agreement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Expression of interest

Notice Description

Delivery Partner to Insight Direct UK Limited Birmingham City Council (the Council) is intending to enter into a contract extension with Insight Direct UK Limited (Insight) for the provision of structured cabling, AV and digital signage services. Insight will be acting as the prime contractor for the services however they will be delivered directly to the Council by Delivery Partners under sub-contact to Insight with the relevant core capabilities, knowledge and skills. Expressions of interest (EOI) are being sought from additional providers, particularly SME's local to Birmingham who would be interested in becoming a Delivery Partner to Insight and are in a position to provide BCC with the following services: * Installation of structured cabling (copper and fibre) and associated cabinets, power and ancillary services; * Installation of wireless access points including mounting and associated cabling; * Testing and repair of existing installations as required; * Site surveys to determine the scope of work and associated price for the purpose of bidding for work packages; * Wireless site surveys, including heat maps, both desktop and physical; * Point to point wireless / laser / microwave connectivity; * Supply of associated consumables such as media converters, copper and fibre patch leads, power adapters, couplers and other similar hardware; * Audio-Visual equipment to support video conferencing and digital signage; and * Support and maintenance of the above. To be selected as a Delivery Partner, BCC / Insight will require the following to be provided as a minimum: * Information relating to your core service capabilities; * Relevant and recent experience in delivering the services described above; * Confirmation that you are formally registered as a legal contracting entity at Companies House; * Confirmation that your regular filed accounts indicate financial stability and you would be happy to submit published accounts to Insight for review; and * Confirmation that you are happy to sign up to the Insight Partner Agreement if selected. Providers that wish to express interest in becoming a valued Delivery Partner should email jamie.parris@birmingham.gov.uk and shaun.brooks@insight.com on or before 17:00 on Friday 25th April 2025

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9272d990-1c98-4416-9cb4-fcbee732a9a1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26674e0e-ec4c-4779-8bff-d582de6c224c
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32321200 - Audio-visual equipment

32421000 - Network cabling

32422000 - Network components

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
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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