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P1228 - Highways and Infrastructure Works Framework Agreement

Birmingham City Council

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Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council, operating from Council House, 1 Victoria Square, Birmingham, is managing a procurement process titled "P1228 - Highways and Infrastructure Works Framework Agreement." The initiative focuses on a wide range of works under the category of construction and public utilities, covering minor highway improvements to major infrastructure projects, within the geographical scope of the United Kingdom’s West Midlands region. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, with a submission deadline set for noon on 30th January 2026. The framework is anticipated to commence on 1st May 2026 and will be open for a maximum of eight years. The total framework is valued at £980 million, excluding VAT, with £640 million earmarked specifically for Birmingham City Council projects.

This tender represents significant opportunities for organisations across the construction industry, particularly those specialising in roadworks and infrastructure development. It is suitably structured to cater to a variety of businesses through a lot system, including smaller projects valued up to £200,000 and larger ones exceeding £10 million. With different lots accommodating a varying number of suppliers, businesses with expertise in construction advice, roadway enhancements, design and construct projects, and utility diversions stand to benefit. Furthermore, the framework is open for access by other local public bodies, potentially widening the business prospects for suitable suppliers, especially small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) registered on the Central Digital Platform.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P1228 - Highways and Infrastructure Works Framework Agreement

Notice Description

Birmingham City Council is seeking to appoint organisations for the provision of Highways and Infrastructure Works via the Highways and Infrastructure Works Framework Agreement. These works will range from minor highway improvements, for examples new white lining, through various pedestrian and cycling improvements, to large scale infrastructure projects. The framework agreement will cover all works required to deliver highway and infrastructure projects for the Council. * Lot 1: works with an estimated value of up to PS200,000. * Lot 2: works with an estimated value of between PS200,001 and PS1,000,000. * Lot 3: works with an estimated value of between PS1,000,001 and PS10,000,000. * Lot 4: works with an estimated value greater than PS10,000,000. * Lot 5: contestable and non-contestable utility work related to capital infrastructure projects with no upper limit. The maximum number of tenderers awarded to each lot is as follows: * Lot 1: up to 10 * Lot 2: up to 6 * Lot 3: up to 3 * Lot 4: up to 2 * Lot 5: up to 3 Other local Public Bodies based within the East Midlands and West Midlands are entitled to use the Framework Agreement, subject to approval by the Council. This is affected by the completion of an access agreement between the Council and these other local Public Bodies. The open framework scheme will remain in place for a maximum period of up to eight years, commencing on the date that the Contract is awarded pursuant to this procurement process. Further details in respect of how the open framework scheme will operate are set out within the Framework Opening Protocol, contained in the tender documents. NEC4 terms and conditions will be used for this framework. Suppliers will need to ensure they are on the Central Digital Platform. Of the PS980m framework spend (excl VAT), PS640m of this is for Birmingham City Council

Lot Information

Works with an estimated value of up to PS200,000.

Lot 1 covers the below will be awarded up a maximum of 10 suppliers. Buildability Advice - provision of construction advice during the development of the project for a supplier to act as a critical friend to the Council to challenge the feasibility and practicality of the proposals. The objective is to improve the quality of the tender specifications that are issued. To ensure there is no conflict of interest, the buildability advisor will not have expressed an interest in the construction of the project. Construct Only - delivery of works which have been designed by others. Design and Construct - where the contractor has responsibility for the design of some or all of a project as well as delivery of the works. Early Contractor Involvement - jointly, with the Council, designing and planning infrastructure projects in a cost effective and less adversarial structure. Utility Diversion and Protection Works - delivery of contestable and non-contestable works in connection with capital improvements.

Works with an estimated value of between PS200,001 and PS1,000,000

Lot 2 covers the below will be awarded up a maximum of 6 suppliers. Buildability Advice - provision of construction advice during the development of the project for a supplier to act as a critical friend to the Council to challenge the feasibility and practicality of the proposals. The objective is to improve the quality of the tender specifications that are issued. To ensure there is no conflict of interest, the buildability advisor will not have expressed an interest in the construction of the project. Construct Only - delivery of works which have been designed by others. Design and Construct - where the contractor has responsibility for the design of some or all of a project as well as delivery of the works. Early Contractor Involvement - jointly, with the Council, designing and planning infrastructure projects in a cost effective and less adversarial structure. Utility Diversion and Protection Works - delivery of contestable and non-contestable works in connection with capital improvements.

Works with an estimated value of between PS1,000,001 and PS10,000,000

Lot 3 covers the below will be awarded up a maximum of 3 suppliers. Buildability Advice - provision of construction advice during the development of the project for a supplier to act as a critical friend to the Council to challenge the feasibility and practicality of the proposals. The objective is to improve the quality of the tender specifications that are issued. To ensure there is no conflict of interest, the buildability advisor will not have expressed an interest in the construction of the project. Construct Only - delivery of works which have been designed by others. Design and Construct - where the contractor has responsibility for the design of some or all of a project as well as delivery of the works. Early Contractor Involvement - jointly, with the Council, designing and planning infrastructure projects in a cost effective and less adversarial structure. Utility Diversion and Protection Works - delivery of contestable and non-contestable works in connection with capital improvements.

Works with an estimated value greater than PS10,000,000

Lot 4 covers the below will be awarded up a maximum of 2 suppliers. Buildability Advice - provision of construction advice during the development of the project for a supplier to act as a critical friend to the Council to challenge the feasibility and practicality of the proposals. The objective is to improve the quality of the tender specifications that are issued. To ensure there is no conflict of interest, the buildability advisor will not have expressed an interest in the construction of the project. Construct Only - delivery of works which have been designed by others. Design and Construct - where the contractor has responsibility for the design of some or all of a project as well as delivery of the works. Early Contractor Involvement - jointly, with the Council, designing and planning infrastructure projects in a cost effective and less adversarial structure. Utility Diversion and Protection Works - delivery of contestable and non-contestable works in connection with capital improvements.

Contestable and non-contestable utility work related to capital infrastructure projects with no upper limit

Lot 5 is solely for contestable and non-contestable utility work related to capital infrastructure projects with no upper limit. With a maximum of up to 3 suppliers awarded to this lot.

Planning Information

This market consultation exercise and the phases outlined above do not form part of any potential or subsequent procurement process and should not be treated as a formal call for competition. The intention of this market consultation is purely to assess and consider in order to assist the council in developing the most viable and efficient future delivery service for this area. If you are interested in participating in this soft market , please register online via the Council’s In-tend e-tendering portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc Registration and access to the In-tend electronic tendering tool is free and all correspondence for this market consultation must be made via this on-line process. Report any problems in accessing or using the In-tend e-portal to the Corporate Procurement Team via email at etendering@birmingham.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051149
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081660-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

65 - Public utilities

CPV Codes

45233000 - Construction, foundation and surface works for highways, roads

45233100 - Construction work for highways, roads

45233120 - Road construction works

45233121 - Main road construction works

45233122 - Ring road construction work

45233128 - Roundabout construction work

45233129 - Crossroad construction work

45233130 - Construction work for highways

45233139 - Highway maintenance work

45233161 - Footpath construction work

45233162 - Cycle path construction work

45233222 - Paving and asphalting works

45233253 - Surface work for footpaths

45233300 - Foundation work for highways, roads, streets and footpaths

45233310 - Foundation work for highways

45316110 - Installation of road lighting equipment

45316211 - Installation of illuminated road signs

65000000 - Public utilities

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£980,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
10 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2028-11-15

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
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
Postcode Area
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
TLG31 Birmingham
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

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