Tender

Framework for the Provision of Coded Welding Services to University of Birmingham

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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Tender

31 Mar 2025 at 11:11

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham is seeking to establish a framework for the provision of coded welding services, with both planned and reactive works included. The tender, under the title "Framework for the Provision of Coded Welding Services to University of Birmingham", falls under the services industry category and involves repair and maintenance services of building installations. It is located in the UK, specifically in the Birmingham area. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with a submission deadline of 25th April 2025 at 15:00, and an award decision expected by 1st June 2025. The framework will last for three years, with an option to extend by one year. The total estimated value of the contract is £216,000, and it will be conducted using an open procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in welding and repair services to secure a long-term contract with a prestigious institution. Suitable businesses for this contract would include those with experience in building installation maintenance and proficient in delivering both planned and reactive welding services. The framework allows for a direct award for contracts below a specific value and involves a mini-competition for higher-value contracts, making it accessible for businesses of various sizes. Companies with a solid track record of compliance, experience, and competitive pricing will have a strong chance to succeed under the award criteria.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for the Provision of Coded Welding Services to University of Birmingham

Notice Description

The University of Birmingham has a requirement for a Framework provider(s) for the Provision of Coded Welding Services. The Framework duration will be for a period of three years with one one-year extension option at the end of year three. The Provision of Services will include both planned and reactive works. The University of Birmingham's tenders are published on the University's InTend website: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham. To express your interest, download the documentation and submit your response you will need to register for free and log on to the website.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Renewal: One one-year extension option is available if agreed by all parties and is dependent on successful annual contract reviews during the course of the contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fa96
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011983-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
Lee Lynch
Contact Email
procurement@bham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLG3 West Midlands
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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