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Framework Agreement for the Provision of Construction and Management Services

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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Planning

28 Aug 2026 at 14:07

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham intends to establish a framework agreement for construction and management services. The requirement is classified as construction work and is intended to support construction activity in Birmingham. It is a works procurement rather than a supply or consultancy-only requirement. The framework is expected to cover construction services together with their management, although the detailed scope is to be developed through pre-tender market engagement. The University is the buying organisation and will engage with potential suppliers before deciding how to take the procurement forward. The arrangement may be relevant to construction contractors, construction management providers and firms able to deliver or coordinate building-related works for a major university estate.

This procurement is at the planning stage: the University has stated an intention to run a tender but has not issued an invitation to tender. It expects to use a framework agreement with a select list of suppliers, and says the process will be conducted outside the Procurement Act 2023 because the University is operating as a non-contracting authority. Pre-tender market engagement is planned, with expressions of interest and completed pre-tender questionnaire and declarations expected by 15 September 2026 at 3pm. The indicative framework period is 15 December 2026 to 31 December 2029. There is one planned lot, marked as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. No procurement value or award criteria are stated at this stage.

This is preparation work for construction and construction-management businesses that want to understand and potentially influence an upcoming university framework before the tender exercise. The planned select-list approach means suppliers should consider whether they can demonstrate a credible ability to deliver construction work and manage associated services at the scale and complexity expected for a university environment. Small and medium-sized enterprises are expressly identified as suitable, so the requirement may suit specialist contractors as well as broader construction-management providers. Interested businesses should prepare the requested pre-tender questionnaire and declarations and use the University's e-tendering portal to express interest. The engagement is particularly relevant to firms seeking framework-based public sector work in Birmingham.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Construction and Management Services

Notice Description

The University of Birmingham is looking to undertake pre-tender market engagement in relation to an upcoming tender opportunity for the Framework Agreement for the Construction and Management Services

Planning Information

The University of Birmingham is looking to undertake pre-tender market engagement in relation to an upcoming tender opportunity for the Framework Agreement for the Construction and Management Services Following supplier engagement, it is the University's intention to conduct a tender exercise with a select list of suppliers. *Action Required*: If you are interested in engaging with the University for this project, please register to our E Tendering Portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Home) and express interest as directed against the Framework Agreement for the Provision of a Construction and Management Services. In submitting your expressions of interest: - Please complete the'FRAM946-26 Pre-Tender Questionnaire' & 'FRAM946-26 Pre-Tender Declarations' documents and submit via correspondence on the In-Tend portal. Completed documents must be submitted by the 15th September 2026 at 3pm. Documents received after this date may not be considered. Interested parties should note that the University of Birmingham is operating as a Non Contracting Authority and any process associated with this tender opportunity will be conducted outside of the Procurement Act 2023.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ee98
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082206-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Sep 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Dec 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Postcode Area
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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