Tender

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Civil & Structural Engineering Services

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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14 Oct 2025 at 16:24

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has initiated a procurement process for a Framework Agreement to provide Civil and Structural Engineering Services, specifically aiding refurbishment and maintenance projects. This selective tender, employing a competitive flexible procedure, is tailored for the architecture sector, in line with the university's architectural services framework. The procurement stage is active, with an expression of interest deadline set for 10th November 2025. The services will be delivered in the West Midlands (region UKG31), and the consultation runs from 4th March 2026 to 4th March 2029, with a possibility of extending by one additional year. The total estimated contract value is GBP 240,000, with a net value of GBP 200,000. Key procurement information can be found via the University of Birmingham's In-Tend portal.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for firms specialising in civil and structural engineering, particularly those capable of integrating within existing architectural frameworks. The contractual arrangement allows for up to three participants, offering scope for small and medium enterprises to partake as approved consultants. Educational institutions, including higher and further education sectors, as well as schools and academies, could leverage this framework to benefit from competitive engineering consultancy services. Business prospects are enhanced by the focus on high-priority refurbishment and maintenance projects, making it an excellent opportunity for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio within the public sector and educational domains.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Civil & Structural Engineering Services

Notice Description

The University of Birmingham wishes to establish a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Civil & Structural Engineering Services. It is envisaged that Civil and Structural Engineering Services for Major Projects and New Build schemes will be procured through the University's architectural services framework, as per the current arrangement. This Civil and Structural Services framework is predominantly to provide structural advice and design to support refurbishment & maintenance projects. This Framework Agreement is to enable the University to establish non-exclusive Approved consultant(s) to provide the services detailed below and within the tender documents on In-Tend. The framework agreement will be made available for use by HE and FE Sector Organisations, Schools and Academies regardless of whether or not they are to be defined as contracting authorities (for the purpose of the Procurement Act 2023). Please see links below. https://www.aoc.co.uk/about/list-of-colleges-in-the-uk https://www.4icu.org/gb/a-z/ https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/schools-bytype?step=default&table=schools&region=all-england&for=secondary Also see attached 'FRAM902-25 Build Higher Framework Eligible Bodies' document as found within the tender documents on In-Tend.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Initial 3 year Framework term, with the option to extend for a further 1 year (4 years total). The University may or may not choose to proceed with the option to extend the framework term by 1 year, and is subject to a review at the end of the initial 3 year term to determine if it is required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ccbb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065361-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Mar 2026 - 4 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
Callum Raymond
Contact Email
procurement@bham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
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
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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