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QUANTITY SURVEYOR

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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08 May 2026 at 12:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process managed by the West Midlands Combined Authority focused on the temporary appointment of a Quantity Surveyor for the Dudley Interchange and civil engineering works under the Midlands Highways Alliance Plus - Professional Services Partnership. This tender falls under the "Quantity surveying services" category and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement, classified under CPV code 71324000, was conducted using a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, awarded to Waterman Aspen Ltd, has a total value of £245,960 and spans from 3rd November 2025 to 31st December 2026, with the award being published on 8th May 2026.

This tender creates growth opportunities for businesses providing temporary professional staffing and surveying services, particularly those skilled in large-scale civil engineering projects. Although not explicitly suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger firms with experience in professional services and secondments in infrastructure projects would find this contract appealing. Such businesses can leverage this engagement to strengthen their portfolio within the civil engineering sector, particularly within public projects in the West Midlands region.

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Notice Title

QUANTITY SURVEYOR

Notice Description

Temporary appointment of a Quantity Surveyor as a replacement for an outgoing QS working on Dudley Interchange and civil engineering works. Call-off under the Midlands Highways Alliance Plus - Professional Services Partnership 4: Lot 1 - Temporary Professional Staff and Secondments.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1c08ed1b-bcfc-4e54-93e7-b0f40056d8be
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98a8e129-d1df-4a59-a154-56ddf6a5b891
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71324000 - Quantity surveying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£245,960 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£127,400 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Oct 20256 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 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
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

WATERMAN ASPEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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