Drainage Works Framework

Birmingham City Council

Published: May 21, 2026

Updated: May 22, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a works contract in the water and sanitation sector, with a focus on Drainage. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 5.8 million.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for civil works in the water and sanitation sector. Works contracts of this nature generally require demonstrated experience in similar infrastructure projects, adequate equipment and technical personnel, and financial capacity including bank guarantees. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

This tender, originating from the United Kingdom and sourced from uk_fts, seeks to establish a Framework Agreement for miscellaneous drainage works. The contracting authority is looking to appoint one or more suppliers who can provide a range of drainage-related services over a specified period. This framework is designed to offer a flexible and efficient procurement route for various drainage projects that may arise, potentially across different council departments or properties. Typical works covered under such a framework can include the installation, repair, maintenance, and inspection of drainage systems, such as foul water sewers, surface water drains, soakaways, and associated infrastructure. Bidders will need to demonstrate extensive experience in civil engineering and drainage works, possess the necessary accreditations and certifications, and have a strong health and safety record. The framework agreement will likely stipulate standard contract terms, pricing mechanisms, and performance management requirements.

This procurement aims to ensure timely and cost-effective access to specialist drainage expertise for the contracting authority.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on May 21, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 047312-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Birmingham City Council

Birmingham City Council has issued 240 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 36 currently open and 191 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Transport & Logistics, General Supplies & Services, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: May 21, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 047312-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Birmingham City Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Works contract in the Water & Sanitation sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £5,760,000 - £5,760,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.