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Provision of Stocks of Ballast for Midland Metro Limited (4K Tonnes)

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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01 May 2025 at 14:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Midland Metro Limited contracting process, overseen by the West Midlands Combined Authority, involves the provision of 4,000 tonnes of ballast required urgently for a planned blockade. This procurement falls under the 'Goods used in construction' category, with the delivery set in the West Midlands region. The process follows a direct procurement method through a single tender action, considered below threshold, and has reached the award stage, as of 1st May 2025. The relevant contract period started on 21st April 2025 and extends to 20th April 2026, with the total contract value precisely at £391,516.25 GBP.

This tender offers promising growth opportunities for SMEs, particularly those operating in the construction and transport sectors, as the contract was awarded to Haigh Rail Limited, an SME. Due to the direct method and the urgent nature of the required goods, businesses specialising in railway infrastructure and construction material supply are well-suited to seek similar opportunities in future procurements. This initiative reflects the West Midlands Combined Authority's commitment to involving smaller enterprises in significant regional infrastructural projects.

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Notice Title

Provision of Stocks of Ballast for Midland Metro Limited (4K Tonnes)

Notice Description

The Provision of Stocks of Ballast for Midland Metro Limited (4k Tonnes). Urgent stocks required to be used during planned blockade.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-20581a61-2aa0-42a3-9609-3044664619b8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30ceaaf0-80ae-4af0-aea9-321c6380ba99
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

44420000 - Goods used in construction

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£391,516 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£391,516 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
20 Apr 2025 - 20 Apr 2026 6-12 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
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

HAIGH RAIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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