--- title: "P0775 - Specialist Engineering Support Framework (Waste Services)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bcf3a6e9-860f-4c32-9670-acfb3d353d0b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bcf3a6e9-860f-4c32-9670-acfb3d353d0b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bcf3a6e9-860f-4c32-9670-acfb3d353d0b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bcf3a6e9-860f-4c32-9670-acfb3d353d0b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2021-08-05" --- # P0775 - Specialist Engineering Support Framework (Waste Services) Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bcf3a6e9-860f-4c32-9670-acfb3d353d0b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bcf3a6e9-860f-4c32-9670-acfb3d353d0b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bcf3a6e9-860f-4c32-9670-acfb3d353d0b.json) ## Summary The Birmingham City Council is seeking to establish a Specialist Engineering Support Framework for its waste services departments, with a contract period lasting four years from 1st March 2022 to 27th February 2026. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, and candidates must submit their tenders by noon on 23rd August 2021 through the Council's e-tendering system, In-Tend. This open procurement method is designed for providers of engineering support services, with the bid inviting a maximum of five suppliers. Interested organisations must register on the In-Tend platform to express their interest and access tender documentation. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in engineering support and consultancy within the waste management sector. Companies that can offer technical advice, conduct feasibility studies, or provide assistance with operational safety and environmental compliance would be particularly well-suited to compete. The framework’s flexible contract mechanisms, including direct awards and further competitions, can foster partnerships and drive growth for suppliers committed to enhancing waste management efficiencies in Birmingham. ## Notice The Council wishes to establish a Framework Agreement to engage suitably qualified and experienced organisations to provide specialist engineering support to the Authority's waste services departments. The types of service that organisations will be expected to provide will include (the list is not exhaustive): o Support operational safety and environmental permit compliance. o Providing technical/engineering advice in the procurement of any new waste management services. o Participate in annual condition surveys. o Review and report upon the annual planned outages at the Authority's Energy Recovery Facility (ERF). o Review and report upon the operation and maintenance of the waste facilities o Review and manage contractor facility handback plans. o Attend site to undertake investigation into technical / safety issues and incidents, engineer and recommend solutions, provide detailed reports on root causes and other technical reports, as necessary or as requested by the Authority. o Undertake feasibility studies and outline design to eliminate single points of vulnerability, recurring technical problems and for general improvements in facility availability, efficiency, or operability. The Framework Agreement will last for 4 years (unless terminated under agreement provisions). The Framework Agreement will be awarded on the following basis: o The framework agreement will be awarded to a maximum of five (5) suppliers o Under this framework agreement there are two mechanisms to instruct suppliers: o Direct Award to one supplier, or o Further Competition The Council will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant tender documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk or call CPS Helpdesk on 0121 464 8000. Your completed tender submission should be returned by noon on 23rd August 2021 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/282ce664-f807-4c26-b1fb-c0fe5928f975 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Aug 2021 | | Submission deadline | 23 Aug 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2022 - 27 Feb 2026 | | 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 | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 7DJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Newtown | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71300000 - Engineering services - 71336000 - Engineering support services - 71356000 - Technical services - 71356300 - Technical support services - 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services ## Release History - 5 Aug 2021 at 22:11 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/282ce664-f807-4c26-b1fb-c0fe5928f975 - 12 Jul 2021 at 11:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/282ce664-f807-4c26-b1fb-c0fe5928f975 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/282ce664-f807-4c26-b1fb-c0fe5928f975 5th August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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