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Framework Agreement for the Provision of Civil & Structural Engineering Services

The University of Birmingham · Education

In brief

The University of Birmingham was looking for suppliers for architecture and engineering work. Bidding has closed and no award has been published yet.

It is a framework worth up to £200,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 4 March 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

What the notice says

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&region=all-england&for=secondary Also see attached 'FRAM902-25 Build Higher Framework Eligible Bodies' document as found within the tender documents on In-Tend.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 065361-2025

About the buyer

Procurements

128

Awards

7

Suppliers it has used most for architecture and engineering

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    £36.6mestimated
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    £40kestimated
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    Birmingham City CouncilWest MidlandsResearch and development, Marketing and communications

    Open9 days leftSmall contract

    £45kestimated
  5. SCAPE Construction Works and Services Framework

    Scape Procure LimitedNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West, Wales, Northern IrelandEnergy and utilities, Construction

    Open10 days leftExpress interest5 lotsSuitable for SMEsFramework

    £8bnframework ceiling

From notice 065361-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 14 October 2025. We last checked for changes on 27 September 2026.