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title: "Southside Public Realm Improvement Works"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a1f5"
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# Southside Public Realm Improvement Works

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a1f5

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Southside Public Realm Improvement Works, initiated by Birmingham City Council, is aimed at enhancing the public space within the Southside district of Birmingham. This project falls under the works category, specifically focusing on pedestrian ways construction, and it is located in the heart of Chinatown. The procurement method used is a selective approach, following a restricted procedure. Notably, the contract was signed on 26th February 2021, with a total estimated value of £6,598,660, and the works have a focus on improving pedestrian and cycling links, as well as creating a new event space on Hurst Street.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in construction and public works to expand their portfolios by engaging in urban development projects. Firms that provide high-quality paving materials, street furniture, lighting upgrades, and enhancements to pedestrian facilities will be well-positioned to compete. The focus on social value in the award criteria also means that companies with a commitment to community and environmental benefits could stand out in the bidding process, making this an ideal tender for both established contractors and innovative businesses looking to make a positive impact in urban development.

## Notice

Southside district situated in the heart of Chinatown attracts visitors and tourists to the city centre and is one of the most diverse and creative areas of Birmingham. It lies within the boundary of the City Centre Economic Zone (EZ). The Council wishes to establish a Contract to carry out work to Southside Public Realm. The scope of the works includes: * Providing a consistent, high-quality paving material palette between the south of Hill Street through to Hurst Street and Ladywell Walk. * Creation of a new pedestrianised square on Hurst Street to be used as a new event space. * Improvements to street furniture, including de-cluttering, upgrading lighting, provision of new trees. * Improving eastern crossing facility for pedestrians at the Smallbrook Queensway junction. * Improving segregation to the existing contra flow cycleway on Hill Street.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Southside district situated in the heart of Chinatown attracts visitors and tourists to the city centre and is one of the most diverse and creative areas of Birmingham. It lies within the boundary of the City Centre Economic Zone (EZ). There is a requirement to transform the pedestrianised area outside the Hippodrome Theatre on Hurst Street into a high quality, lively public space suitable for everyday use and special events. This will create a new heart for Chinatown and will provide an enhanced setting for the Hippodrome and Back to Back Houses plus a gateway to the Gay Village. It will also transform pedestrian and cycling links between New Street Station and Birmingham Smithfield development. The key objectives of this scheme, in line with the Big City Plan and the EZ objectives are to support the city's growth in terms of improving connectivity in the city centre and improve the public realm within Southside creating a unique and cultural heart to encourage further private sector investment and increase the number of visitors to this part of the city. The scope of the works to be awarded to one supplier includes: Providing a consistent, high-quality paving material palette between the south of Hill Street through to Hurst Street and Ladywell Walk. Creation of a new pedestrianised square on Hurst Street to be used as a new event space. Improvements to street furniture, including de-cluttering, upgrading lighting, provision of new trees. Improving eastern crossing facility for pedestrians at the Smallbrook Queensway junction. Improving segregation to the existing contra flow cycleway on Hill Street.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006788-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £6,598,660 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7WB |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NMCN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45233253 - Surface work for footpaths
- 45233260 - Pedestrian ways construction work
- 45233300 - Foundation work for highways, roads, streets and footpaths

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2021 at 09:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006788-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.finditinbirmingham.com
- http://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc
- http://www.nmcn.com/
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:452767-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML

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