Planning

Hardware and Associated Services

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 21:24

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council plans a significant procurement process, titled "Hardware and Associated Services," focusing on the provision of IT hardware and accessories. The procurement falls under the industry category of software package and information systems, with a gross estimated value of GBP 10,800,000. This tender process is currently in the planning stage, with the future notice date set for 1st June 2025. The project’s delivery is intended for the West Midlands region, specified by the code UKG31, and the procurement is structured to accommodate small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The planned contract period extends from 31st March 2026 to 30th March 2031.

This tender presents promising growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT hardware and complementary services. Ideal contenders are those who can comply with governmental procurement procedures and deliver large-scale IT infrastructure solutions. Given the planned nature of the process, businesses must be prepared to engage early, allowing them to align their services with the requirements of Birmingham City Council. SMEs with the ability to scale and meet procurement demands are particularly well-positioned to compete in this lucrative contract, which underscores the council's commitment to fostering regional economic development through supportive procurement practices.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hardware and Associated Services

Notice Description

Provision of IT Hardware and Associated Accessories (subject to change)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05255e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027227-2025
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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,000,000 £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 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2031 Over 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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