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title: "Quotation for feasibility work for a new Archives Centre in Sandwell (stage 2)"
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# Quotation for feasibility work for a new Archives Centre in Sandwell (stage 2)

Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-527e8560-c97d-4507-8f94-53a3477f448c

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## Summary

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is inviting quotations for feasibility work for a new Archives Centre in Sandwell. The procurement process is at the stage of a tender with a deadline for submissions by 9th January 2023. The opportunity falls under the industry category of 'Building-fabric consultancy services'. The contract period is set to start on 13th March 2023 and end on 31st March 2024, with a contract value of £45,000.

This tender by Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in building consultancy services, design consultancy services, and evaluation consultancy services to compete. Companies located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, may find this tender particularly suitable. The open procedure below threshold allows for a competitive bidding process, offering a chance for growth and collaboration in the public sector.

## Notice

Sandwell Libraries and Archives would like to explore feasibility for a new Archives Centre for Sandwell. This is to replace the existing facility at Smethwick Library and a smaller store at West Bromwich Town Hall, both of which currently do not meet the required standard for the storage of archives and additional storage outside of Sandwell which does meet the standard, where public records are stored. Additional information: The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to Quotation or other related documents. To submit a quotation you will be required to 'Opt In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fdb551b-4d5a-4aa0-ae77-efeb28fdc30b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B69 3DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell |
| Local authority | Sandwell |
| Electoral ward | Oldbury |
| Westminster constituency | West Bromwich |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71315100 - Building-fabric consultancy services
- 71315200 - Building consultancy services
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services
- 79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Dec 2022 at 13:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fdb551b-4d5a-4aa0-ae77-efeb28fdc30b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fdb551b-4d5a-4aa0-ae77-efeb28fdc30b
  12th December 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc

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