---
title: "Activity 9.1: Design and build of 125 exhibition"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0688dc"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
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# Activity 9.1: Design and build of 125 exhibition

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0688dc

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has awarded a contract for the design and build of its 125 exhibition as part of Activity 9.1. The procurement process was initiated as a direct method under the category of architectural design services and followed the ''Below threshold - without competition” approach. Design Penguin Creative Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise located in Stratford-Upon-Avon, UK, was chosen as the supplier. The contract, valued at £80,000, was signed on 8 February 2025 and is active until 31 July 2025. The procurement falls under public authority - sub-central government, and took place in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The legal framework governing this contract was defined by the 2023 legislation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs, specifically those specialising in architectural design services, as it demonstrates a demand for creative and innovative design solutions within public exhibition spaces. Businesses adept in providing such services and capable of handling projects for educational institutions would be well-suited to engage in similar procurements. Collaborating with a prominent entity like the University of Birmingham can boost a company's portfolio, enhance its credibility, and open up further business growth opportunities within the public sector.

## Notice

Activity 9.1: Design and build of 125 exhibition, as per SSA process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036735-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 Feb 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £66,666 |

## Status

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

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DESIGN PENGUIN CREATIVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71220000 - Architectural design services

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2026 at 14:43 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036735-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036735-2026
  22nd April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.birmingham.ac.uk
- https://www.designpenguin.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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