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Strategic Outline Case and ES1-2 Design Services for Adderley Park Station

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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26 Mar 2026 at 11:03

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process focused on the provision of strategic outline case and engineering design services for Adderley Park Station, spearheaded by the West Midlands Combined Authority, a prominent public transit organisation. The procurement fell within the project management consultancy services category and was confined to the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. As part of the award stage, this selective tender was executed through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 30th January 2026, and the contract runs from 1st February 2026 to 11th July 2026. Key dates include the award published on 26th March 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in project management consultancy within the rail industry, particularly those comfortable with providing strategic design and engineering solutions. SMEs and VCSEs were suitable contenders for this tender, indicating potential growth for companies aiming to establish themselves or expand within public infrastructure projects. The tender was awarded to WSP UK LTD, a large-scale company, highlighting an ideal fit for organisations with robust expertise and resources. This contract presents a chance for businesses to advance their portfolio in infrastructure projects, paving the way for long-term growth and strategic engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Strategic Outline Case and ES1-2 Design Services for Adderley Park Station

Notice Description

Design services for the Strategic Outline Case (SOC) / Engineering Stages 1 and 2 (ES1 & 2) for Adderley Park Station

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-16101758-bae4-4aee-8834-a3eff0face4b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/042c4e2f-4b76-4995-bba6-099998565871
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£43,619 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£256,835 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 11 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B19 3SD
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WSP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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