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05 Aug 2026 at 09:31

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Wolverhampton Council, on behalf of Black Country Transport, has completed the procurement process for technical services required to develop a Full Business Case for the A454 City East Gateway – Phases 1 and 2 (Willenhall Road) project. This process falls under the industry category of "Highways consultancy services" and was conducted using a direct award procurement method. The contract, valued at £22,146.36, was awarded to Aecom Limited on 24th July 2026. The services are to be delivered within the United Kingdom from the contract start date of 27th July 2026 to the end date of 7th December 2026.

This opportunity is significant for businesses specialising in highways consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in technical service provision for transport infrastructure projects. SMEs were considered suitable for participation, bolstering opportunities for smaller enterprises with relevant capabilities to engage with local government projects. Businesses that can provide innovative solutions and high-quality technical services in transport consultancy will find this tender aligns well with their expertise, potentially paving the way for further growth in the public sector consultancy field.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CWC26032 - BCT CEG A454 Phase 1 and 2 FBC

Notice Description

City of Wolverhampton Council on behalf of Black Country Transport are seeking an organisation to provide technical services to support the creation of the Full Business Case for the A454 City East Gateway - Phases 1&2 (Willenhall Road) project. Utilising ESPO 664_25 Lot 5 Framework .

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-15853caa-6e38-4cb3-828a-63d048fd2e38
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28a5f242-155a-4f53-91fd-a91268de64c7
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
£22,146 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,146 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
19 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
26 Jul 2026 - 7 Dec 2026 1-6 months
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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