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PQ0651 PROVISION OF NOISE MONITORING EQUIPMENT FOR THE INVESTIGATION OF STATUTORY NUISANCE COMPLAINTS

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Award

31 Mar 2026 at 10:12

Tender

14 Jan 2026 at 16:39

Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City Council has awarded a contract for the provision of noise monitoring equipment, essential for investigating statutory nuisance complaints. The procurement process, identified as PQ0651, falls under the environmental services category and took place through an open competition method, using Birmingham City Council’s e-procurement portal. Cirrus Research PLC was the successful supplier, commencing the contract from 26th March 2026 until 25th March 2030. The total contract value is approximately £71,394, with the tender process culminating in an award dated 20th March 2026. The procurement stages included tender submissions finishing by 5th February 2025, offering business prospects in the region of Birmingham, UK.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical machinery and communication equipment, as it focuses on the provision of noise recording devices. SMEs, particularly those with capabilities in environmental services or testing instruments, could be well-suited to compete in similar future procurement exercises conducted by local government bodies. Given the open competition method employed and the potential for sizeable contractual agreements, businesses equipped with high-quality products, as well as competitive pricing strategies, may find such tenders beneficial for expansion and increasing market presence, especially within public authority frameworks. Participation requires registration on the Intend portal, fostering a transparent and accessible procurement environment for businesses of various scales.

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Notice Title

PQ0651 PROVISION OF NOISE MONITORING EQUIPMENT FOR THE INVESTIGATION OF STATUTORY NUISANCE COMPLAINTS

Notice Description

Birmingham City Council carried out a high value quotation exercise for the provision of noise recording equipment (noise nuisance recorders) for the purpose of facilitating the investigation of noise nuisance complaints, which is a statutory obligation for the Council. The tender submission deadline was 12pm 5th February 2025. This tender was carried out using Birmingham City Council e-procurement portal Intend, including tender submissions and correspondence with supplier's regarding this procurement. Registration and use of Intend is free. If you are unable to register please email: cps@birmingham.gov.uk.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060608
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029517-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£59,496 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 Mar 2026 - 25 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
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
TLG3 West Midlands

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIRRUS RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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