Planning

Hardware and Associated Services

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 21:22

Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council has announced a planned procurement process for the provision of hardware and associated services. This tender falls under the goods category within the infrastructure hardware tooling services sector and has an estimated gross value of £3,600,000. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with the anticipated notice date set for 1st October 2025. The project is slated to commence on 1st April 2027 and conclude on 31st March 2032, serving the region of West Midlands (UKG31). Interested parties should note the substantial investment in infrastructure, reflecting the Council's commitment to enhancing its operational capabilities.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in hardware and infrastructure services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) which are explicitly encouraged to participate. With a contract period extending over five years, companies have the potential to develop a sustainable partnership with a prominent local government authority. This is an ideal opportunity for companies aiming to establish or strengthen their presence in the public sector, leveraging the expansive reach and reputation of Birmingham City Council.

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Notice Title

Hardware and Associated Services

Notice Description

Provision of Infrastructure Hardware Tooling Services (subject to change)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05255d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027226-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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)


CPV Codes

44316400 - Hardware

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £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 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

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