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title: "PQ0651 PROVISION OF NOISE MONITORING EQUIPMENT FOR THE INVESTIGATION OF STATUTORY NUISANCE COMPLAINTS"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060608"
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# PQ0651 PROVISION OF NOISE MONITORING EQUIPMENT FOR THE INVESTIGATION OF STATUTORY NUISANCE COMPLAINTS

Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060608

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## Summary

Birmingham City Council has awarded a contract for the provision of noise monitoring equipment, essential for investigating statutory nuisance complaints. The procurement process, identified as PQ0651, falls under the environmental services category and took place through an open competition method, using Birmingham City Council’s e-procurement portal. Cirrus Research PLC was the successful supplier, commencing the contract from 26th March 2026 until 25th March 2030. The total contract value is approximately £71,394, with the tender process culminating in an award dated 20th March 2026. The procurement stages included tender submissions finishing by 5th February 2025, offering business prospects in the region of Birmingham, UK.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical machinery and communication equipment, as it focuses on the provision of noise recording devices. SMEs, particularly those with capabilities in environmental services or testing instruments, could be well-suited to compete in similar future procurement exercises conducted by local government bodies. Given the open competition method employed and the potential for sizeable contractual agreements, businesses equipped with high-quality products, as well as competitive pricing strategies, may find such tenders beneficial for expansion and increasing market presence, especially within public authority frameworks. Participation requires registration on the Intend portal, fostering a transparent and accessible procurement environment for businesses of various scales.

## Notice

Birmingham City Council carried out a high value quotation exercise for the provision of noise recording equipment (noise nuisance recorders) for the purpose of facilitating the investigation of noise nuisance complaints, which is a statutory obligation for the Council. The tender submission deadline was 12pm 5th February 2025. This tender was carried out using Birmingham City Council e-procurement portal Intend, including tender submissions and correspondence with supplier's regarding this procurement. Registration and use of Intend is free. If you are unable to register please email: cps@birmingham.gov.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029517-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Mar 2026 - 25 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | £60,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £59,496 |

## Status

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

## 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 | TLG3 West Midlands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CIRRUS RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments
- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2026 at 10:12 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029517-2026
- 14 Jan 2026 at 16:39 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003244-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029517-2026
  31st March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003244-2026
  14th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc
  To participate in this procurement you will need to use the council's e-procurement portal Intend. If you are not already registered, please register with In-tend. Registration and use of In-Tend is free. If you are unable to register with In-tend please email: cps@birmingham.gov.uk.

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc Toparticipateinthisprocurementyouwillneedtousethecouncil'se-procurementportalIntend.Ifyouarenotalreadyregistered,pleaseregisterwithIn-tend.RegistrationanduseofIn-Tendisfree.IfyouareunabletoregisterwithIn-tendpleaseemail:cps@birmingham.gov.uk.
- https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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