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05 Aug 2026 at 10:12

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Wolverhampton Council, acting on behalf of Black Country Transport, has completed the award stage for a contract titled "CWC26048 - BCT Metro Support 2026," under the industry category of highways consultancy services. This procurement relates to the technical approval and supervision of Metro-related works for the Metro extension in Wolverhampton, UK. This direct award contract was part of the ongoing Metro extension project that commenced in 2017, utilising the ESPO 664_25 Lot 5 Framework and involved a financial commitment of £71,378.81. The contract with Aecom Limited, a large-scale enterprise, starts on 3rd August 2026 and will conclude on 3rd August 2027.

This procurement process presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in infrastructure and consultancy services, especially those providing expert solutions and technical supervision in transportation projects. Firms that can navigate complex infrastructure projects and possess demonstrable expertise in highways consultancy would be well-suited to similar future opportunities. Additionally, with the procurement method favouring direct awards, enterprises that establish robust partnerships and proven capabilities with local government bodies like Wolverhampton City Council will position themselves as strong contenders in such strategic public sector endeavours.

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Notice Title

CWC26048 - BCT Metro Support 2026

Notice Description

City of Wolverhampton Council on behalf of Black Country Transport are seeking an organisation to provide support on the Metro extension in Wolverhampton. The delivery of the Wolverhampton City Centre Metro Extension has been ongoing since 2017. The technical approval and supervision of Metro related works are a significant and complex undertaking which requires subject matter experts to support the Local Highway Authority in their decision making. Utilising ESPO 664_25 Lot 5 Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0cec0a60-5693-40b4-a73f-ff0d29130efc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0555ea15-2790-4728-b875-74928171bcdf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311210 - Highways consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£71,378 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£71,378 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 3 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1RL
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AECOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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