Scope
Reference
FRAM888/25
Description
The University of Birmingham has a requirement for a Framework provider(s) for the Provision of Coded Welding Services.
The Framework duration will be for a period of three years with one one-year extension option at the end of year three.
The Provision of Services will include both planned and reactive works.
The University of Birmingham's tenders are published on the University's InTend website: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham. To express your interest, download the documentation and submit your response you will need to register for free and log on to the website.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £180,000 excluding VAT
- £216,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 July 2025 to 1 July 2028
- Possible extension to 1 July 2029
- 4 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
One one-year extension option is available if agreed by all parties and is dependent on successful annual contract reviews during the course of the contract.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 50700000 - Repair and maintenance services of building installations
Contract locations
- UKG3 - West Midlands
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
3
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Contracts will be awarded via a mini-competition. A Direct Award option is available for contracts below a defined contract value.
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Submission
Enquiry deadline
21 April 2025, 6:00pm
Tender submission deadline
25 April 2025, 4:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
All tenders must be submitted via the University's e-procurement platform: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Home
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
2 June 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Simple description | Tender submissions are to be evaluated using the following Award Criteria: Compliance to Specification: 20% Experience: 35% Price: 35% Procurement Specific Questionnaire: 10% |
Price |
Weighting description
Tender submissions are to be evaluated using the following Award Criteria:
Compliance to Specification: 20%
Experience: 35%
Price: 35%
Procurement Specific Questionnaire: 10%
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
Preliminary Market engagement not undertaken
Contracting authority
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
- Companies House: RC000645
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT
United Kingdom
Contact name: Lee Lynch
Email: procurement@bham.ac.uk
Region: UKG31 - Birmingham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government