Tender

Inflatable Volleyball Dome Provision

BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY

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19 May 2025 at 12:29

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29 Apr 2025 at 15:47

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28 Apr 2025 at 17:06

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28 Apr 2025 at 16:25

Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City University, identified as a sub-central government public authority, is seeking tenders for the provision of an inflatable volleyball dome. This procurement process involves the construction of the UK's first indoor beach volleyball courts, located at Moor Lane playing fields in Birmingham. The project aims to establish a centre of excellence for beach volleyball in partnership with Sport England and Volleyball England. The procurement process is in the tender stage with an open procedure, due to close on 30 May 2025. The facility's construction is valued at £210,000 GBP and is covered by international agreements such as the GPA and CPTPP. The main procurement category is goods, with accelerated procedures justified by a state of urgency. Key contacts within the university include Mike Owers, who can be reached for further inquiries until 24 May 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the construction and supply of inflatable sports structures, particularly those with a focus on leisure, sports, and educational facilities. With a need for technical ability, project delivery expertise, and sustainability planning, businesses that have a strong track record in similar projects can leverage their experience to compete effectively. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, and the procurement process allows for electronic submissions. Suppliers must demonstrate financial viability and technical capabilities through a specific questionnaire and registration on the UK Government's Supplier Central Digital Platform, providing a competitive edge in securing public sector contracts and enhancing business growth.

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Notice Title

Inflatable Volleyball Dome Provision

Notice Description

The project involves the construction of the UK's first indoor beach volleyball courts at Moor Lane playing fields, Birmingham, UK. This will consist of four international standard beach volleyball courts, housed under an inflatable dome that will be erected for six months annually. The facility aims to be a centre of excellence for beach volleyball in collaboration with Sport England and Volleyball England.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0508b8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022609-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45212000 - Construction work for buildings relating to leisure, sports, culture, lodging and restaurants

45214000 - Construction work for buildings relating to education and research

45217000 - Inflatable buildings construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 1 Oct 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
MIke Owers
Contact Email
mike.owers@bcu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+441213317677

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7BD
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

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