Planning

Water Supply and Waste Water Services

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 13:23

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Water Supply and Waste Water Services," which falls under the category of public utilities services. The anticipated contract period spans from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030, with a projected gross value of £7,800,000. The procurement process is intended to support corporate water supply needs and may undergo changes. Businesses should be aware that a future notice is expected by 1 October 2025. The procurement process is classified as a tender initiation type, indicating a competitive process will be forthcoming for the provision of these services within the UKG31 region.

This tender offers significant business growth potential, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in public utility services. The suitability for SMEs ensures diverse business participation, providing an opportunity to secure a long-term contract with Birmingham City Council, a substantial public authority. Companies that demonstrate expertise in water supply and waste management, alongside the ability to deliver high-quality and efficient services, will be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement process can enhance business profiles, credibility, and operational scale in the competitive public utilities industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Water Supply and Waste Water Services

Notice Description

Corporate supply of water (subject to change)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052312
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026498-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities

CPV Codes

65000000 - Public utilities

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Commercial and Procurement Services
Contact Email
cps@birmingham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLG31 Birmingham
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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