Tender

Hard Facilities Management (Hard FM) Service Provision BCU Wide.

BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY

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Tender

28 May 2026 at 18:48

Summary of the contracting process

Birmingham City University, a sub-central government public authority, has initiated a procurement process for "Hard Facilities Management (Hard FM) Service Provision BCU Wide". This tender is classified under the industry category of Building and facilities management services and encompasses various locations including Birmingham with postcodes ranging from B4 to B30 and potentially other regions across the UK (UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK). The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with an expression of interest deadline set for 23rd June 2026 and an expected contract award by 14th September 2026. This competitive flexible procedure will be conducted in two stages, requiring participants to meet specific conditions and submit tenders detailing service delivery and price plans.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in facilities management, especially those with expertise in mechanical, electrical, and building fabric maintenance. The contract's scope is substantial, with a gross value of £10,000,000, making it particularly attractive for mid-to-large businesses capable of handling a high volume of services across multiple disciplines. Companies with strong financial standing, technical capabilities (such as ISO9001, ISO14001, and NICEIC Approved Contractor Status), and a commitment to social value and environmental sustainability will find themselves well-suited to compete effectively in this procurement process. Moreover, the emphasis on quality and social value offers an avenue for businesses to differentiate themselves through innovative service delivery and customer service excellence.

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Notice Title

Hard Facilities Management (Hard FM) Service Provision BCU Wide.

Notice Description

BCU invites suitably qualified suppliers to participate in a 2 stage Competitive Flexible Procedure for the provision of Hard Facilities Management Service Provision across all 26 Campus Sites. The performance of the contract(s) will be within Birmingham, postcodes B4 to B30. The awarded supplier throughout the duration of any awarded contract shall be expected to provide the following services: * Pre-Planned Statutory Maintenance Service provision. (PPM). * Pre-Planned Non-Statutory Maintenance Service provision as and when required by the customer. (PPM). * Remedial and Reactive Maintenance Service provision as and when required by the customer. Service provision shall cover Mechanic, Electrical and Building Fabric Statutory PPM, Non Statutory PPM, Reactive and Remedial Maintenance Service provision within these service areas.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a83c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050552-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79993000 - Building and facilities management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7BD
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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