--- title: "Expression of interest" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9272d990-1c98-4416-9cb4-fcbee732a9a1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9272d990-1c98-4416-9cb4-fcbee732a9a1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9272d990-1c98-4416-9cb4-fcbee732a9a1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9272d990-1c98-4416-9cb4-fcbee732a9a1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2025-04-08" --- # Expression of interest Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9272d990-1c98-4416-9cb4-fcbee732a9a1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9272d990-1c98-4416-9cb4-fcbee732a9a1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9272d990-1c98-4416-9cb4-fcbee732a9a1.json) ## Summary Birmingham City Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for structured cabling, audio-visual, and digital signage services. They intend to extend their contract with Insight Direct UK Limited, who will act as the prime contractor. This procurement falls under the Audio-Visual Equipment (CPV: 32321200) and Network Cabling (CPV: 32421000) industry categories. Projects will be carried out in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. Key dates include an engagement end date on 25th April 2025. Expressions of interest from potential delivery partners must be submitted by 17:00 on Friday, 25th April 2025. This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth for SMEs located in Birmingham. Interested SMEs can become delivery partners to Insight, providing services such as installing structured cabling, wireless access points, and AV equipment for video conferencing and digital signage. This contract also includes testing and maintenance services, site surveys, and providing associated consumables and connectivity solutions. Businesses with relevant experience, financial stability, and core service capabilities are encouraged to express their interest, and if selected, will have to agree to the Insight Partner Agreement. ## Notice Delivery Partner to Insight Direct UK Limited Birmingham City Council (the Council) is intending to enter into a contract extension with Insight Direct UK Limited (Insight) for the provision of structured cabling, AV and digital signage services. Insight will be acting as the prime contractor for the services however they will be delivered directly to the Council by Delivery Partners under sub-contact to Insight with the relevant core capabilities, knowledge and skills. Expressions of interest (EOI) are being sought from additional providers, particularly SME's local to Birmingham who would be interested in becoming a Delivery Partner to Insight and are in a position to provide BCC with the following services: * Installation of structured cabling (copper and fibre) and associated cabinets, power and ancillary services; * Installation of wireless access points including mounting and associated cabling; * Testing and repair of existing installations as required; * Site surveys to determine the scope of work and associated price for the purpose of bidding for work packages; * Wireless site surveys, including heat maps, both desktop and physical; * Point to point wireless / laser / microwave connectivity; * Supply of associated consumables such as media converters, copper and fibre patch leads, power adapters, couplers and other similar hardware; * Audio-Visual equipment to support video conferencing and digital signage; and * Support and maintenance of the above. To be selected as a Delivery Partner, BCC / Insight will require the following to be provided as a minimum: * Information relating to your core service capabilities; * Relevant and recent experience in delivering the services described above; * Confirmation that you are formally registered as a legal contracting entity at Companies House; * Confirmation that your regular filed accounts indicate financial stability and you would be happy to submit published accounts to Insight for review; and * Confirmation that you are happy to sign up to the Insight Partner Agreement if selected. Providers that wish to express interest in becoming a valued Delivery Partner should email jamie.parris@birmingham.gov.uk and shaun.brooks@insight.com on or before 17:00 on Friday 25th April 2025 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26674e0e-ec4c-4779-8bff-d582de6c224c | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Apr 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 25 Apr 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B1 1BB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Ladywood | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ### Codes - 32321200 - Audio-visual equipment - 32421000 - Network cabling - 32422000 - Network components ## Release History - 8 Apr 2025 at 12:08 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26674e0e-ec4c-4779-8bff-d582de6c224c - 8 Apr 2025 at 12:06 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26674e0e-ec4c-4779-8bff-d582de6c224c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26674e0e-ec4c-4779-8bff-d582de6c224c 8th April 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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