--- title: "SOL - Specialist Welding and Metal Work Solutions (2025)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-61fb6152-fd8f-47de-aab8-a921a68bd0ad" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-61fb6152-fd8f-47de-aab8-a921a68bd0ad" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-61fb6152-fd8f-47de-aab8-a921a68bd0ad.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-61fb6152-fd8f-47de-aab8-a921a68bd0ad.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOLIHULL MBC (SOL)" published: "2024-07-31" --- # SOL - Specialist Welding and Metal Work Solutions (2025) Buyer: SOLIHULL MBC (SOL) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-61fb6152-fd8f-47de-aab8-a921a68bd0ad [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-61fb6152-fd8f-47de-aab8-a921a68bd0ad) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-61fb6152-fd8f-47de-aab8-a921a68bd0ad.json) ## Summary Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council (SMBC) is inviting bids for their "Specialist Welding and Metal Work Solutions" contract for 2025. This procurement, classified under "Repair and maintenance services" (CPV 50000000) and "Construction structures and materials" (CPV 44000000), requires a flexible and responsive service for various welding and metalwork tasks within the borough. The contract encompasses the provision and installation of bespoke gates, height barriers, security modifications, and emergency repair services. The procurement process follows an open procedure (below threshold) and the tender period concludes on 3rd September 2024, with the contract period running from 1st January 2025 to 31st December 2029. The project location is in Solihull, West Midlands, with the postal code B91 3QB. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in welding and metalwork services. Companies capable of offering bespoke fabrication, emergency repair services, and security enhancements would find this contract particularly rewarding. Additionally, firms experienced in heritage asset refurbishment, public safety improvements, and playground equipment maintenance are well-suited to compete. The open procedure and the preference for SMEs and VCSE organisations make it an accessible opportunity for a diverse range of businesses aiming to expand their portfolio within the public sector. ## Notice SMBC requires a flexible service and responsive service for different types of welding work and metal solutions within the borough. The scope of this requirement includes providing and installing bespoke made to order gates, height barriers and ad-hoc items as specified. It may also require modifications to existing access ways to increase security. This includes welding locking mechanisms, padlock housing and installing security bollards. Some urgent emergency repairs removal or make safe of council equipment. This would include: welding and metal works to skate park equipment, children's play equipment and fencing to ensure the safety and well-being of the general public. An element of the work may involve creation of design and/or refurbishment of Solihull borough heritage assets and art work items. As well as the items detailed above, the following work will also be required to be carried out: bench repairs and installations of new client supplied standard park bench, including laying of slab base, also wooden trip rail fence repair, replacement or new install. Additionally, in the event of urgent safety related works requirement for an immediate response. Due to the responsive nature of the works, no volume or value of works can be guaranteed and the contract value is an estimated based on historical repair and installation frequencies. Additional information: Please apply through following link www.csw-jets.co.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86cce417-b959-42f8-9892-d1c8a0a67c1e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | 3 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | SOLIHULL MBC (SOL) | | Locality | SOLIHULL | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B91 3QB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG32 Solihull | | Local authority | Solihull | | Electoral ward | St Alphege | | Westminster constituency | Solihull West and Shirley | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services ## Release History - 31 Jul 2024 at 11:28 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86cce417-b959-42f8-9892-d1c8a0a67c1e - 31 Jul 2024 at 09:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86cce417-b959-42f8-9892-d1c8a0a67c1e - 31 Jul 2024 at 09:28 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86cce417-b959-42f8-9892-d1c8a0a67c1e - 31 Jul 2024 at 09:24 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86cce417-b959-42f8-9892-d1c8a0a67c1e - 31 Jul 2024 at 09:23 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86cce417-b959-42f8-9892-d1c8a0a67c1e - 31 Jul 2024 at 09:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86cce417-b959-42f8-9892-d1c8a0a67c1e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86cce417-b959-42f8-9892-d1c8a0a67c1e 31st July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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