--- title: "Framework Agreement for the Provision of Civil & Structural Engineering Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ccbb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05ccbb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05ccbb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05ccbb.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM" published: "2025-10-14" --- # Framework Agreement for the Provision of Civil & Structural Engineering Services Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ccbb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05ccbb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05ccbb.json) ## Summary The University of Birmingham has initiated a procurement process for a Framework Agreement to provide Civil and Structural Engineering Services, specifically aiding refurbishment and maintenance projects. This selective tender, employing a competitive flexible procedure, is tailored for the architecture sector, in line with the university's architectural services framework. The procurement stage is active, with an expression of interest deadline set for 10th November 2025. The services will be delivered in the West Midlands (region UKG31), and the consultation runs from 4th March 2026 to 4th March 2029, with a possibility of extending by one additional year. The total estimated contract value is GBP 240,000, with a net value of GBP 200,000. Key procurement information can be found via the University of Birmingham's In-Tend portal. This tender provides significant growth opportunities for firms specialising in civil and structural engineering, particularly those capable of integrating within existing architectural frameworks. The contractual arrangement allows for up to three participants, offering scope for small and medium enterprises to partake as approved consultants. Educational institutions, including higher and further education sectors, as well as schools and academies, could leverage this framework to benefit from competitive engineering consultancy services. Business prospects are enhanced by the focus on high-priority refurbishment and maintenance projects, making it an excellent opportunity for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio within the public sector and educational domains. ## Notice The University of Birmingham wishes to establish a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Civil & Structural Engineering Services. It is envisaged that Civil and Structural Engineering Services for Major Projects and New Build schemes will be procured through the University's architectural services framework, as per the current arrangement. This Civil and Structural Services framework is predominantly to provide structural advice and design to support refurbishment & maintenance projects. This Framework Agreement is to enable the University to establish non-exclusive Approved consultant(s) to provide the services detailed below and within the tender documents on In-Tend. The framework agreement will be made available for use by HE and FE Sector Organisations, Schools and Academies regardless of whether or not they are to be defined as contracting authorities (for the purpose of the Procurement Act 2023). Please see links below. https://www.aoc.co.uk/about/list-of-colleges-in-the-uk https://www.4icu.org/gb/a-z/ https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/schools-bytype?step=default&table=schools®ion=all-england&for=secondary Also see attached 'FRAM902-25 Build Higher Framework Eligible Bodies' document as found within the tender documents on In-Tend. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: Initial 3 year Framework term, with the option to extend for a further 1 year (4 years total). The University may or may not choose to proceed with the option to extend the framework term by 1 year, and is subject to a review at the end of the initial 3 year term to determine if it is required. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065361-2025 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 3 Nov 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Mar 2026 - 4 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | Lots value | £200,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B15 2TT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Edgbaston | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston | | Delivery location | TLG31 Birmingham | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services - 71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services ## Release History - 14 Oct 2025 at 16:24 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065361-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065361-2025 14th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.birmingham.ac.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Home - https://www.4icu.org/gb/a-z/ - https://www.aoc.co.uk/about/list-of-colleges-in-the-uk - https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/schools-bytype?step=default&table=schools®ion=all-england&for=secondary - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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