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Water maintenance contract for Victoria, Chamberlain and Centenary fountains

Birmingham City Council · Local authority

In brief

Birmingham City Council is looking for suppliers for this contract (West Midlands).

The estimated value is £170,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, starting 1 January 2027.

Bids close at midday, Tuesday 6 October 2026.

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

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: midday, Tuesday 29 September 2026
Bids by: midday, Tuesday 6 October 2026

Competition

Typical: a median of 4 bids per contract for this buyer (from 23 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

The services required is for a water maintenance contract for three fountains in the city centre, namely Victoria, Chamberlain and Centenary fountains. The water in these fountains require treatment under a maintenance regime and it is imperative they are always kept clean. • Relevant policies: In accordance with Public Health Act and Environmental Act 2021. • Relevant statutory duties: BCC has a duty of care to protect the public from legionella bacteria and other water-related diseases.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 6 days?That is tight, especially for a first bid with this buyer.
Is a contract of about £170,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in West Midlands?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Send clarification questions before midday, Tuesday 29 September 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Tuesday 6 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

15 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 087341-2026
16 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 087695-2026

About the buyer

Birmingham City CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

129

Awards

Suppliers it has used most

Claremont Living Group Limited3 contracts
Birmingham Voluntary Service Council2 contracts
Capita Business Services2 contracts
My Health Care Support Ltd2 contracts
Yunex Limited2 contracts
Ace Lettings (UK) Ltd1 contract
Activo Care Limited1 contract
Age Concern Birmingham1 contract

All tenders and awards from Birmingham City Council

From notice 087341-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 15 September 2026, last updated 16 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 27 September 2026.