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MC 1035 - Future Scenarios Phase 3 MiRANDA Model upd

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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11 Dec 2025 at 10:47

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has awarded a contract entitled "MC 1035 - Future Scenarios Phase 3 MiRANDA Model upd" in the transport systems consultancy services industry category. This procurement process was managed through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The award, dated 9th December 2025, comes after the tender period concluded on 24th October 2025. The contract, valued at £118,388.21, is set for a duration from 9th December 2025 to 5th May 2026 and is focused on updating the MiRANDA model to explore future scenarios in the West Midlands, UK.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in transport systems consultancy, particularly those capable of adapting models to reflect post-Covid travel behaviour changes in strategic highway and rail investments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this tender well-suited, given the project’s focus and the procurement method employed. With the West Midlands serving as the project’s epicentre, companies with expertise in regional transport planning and strategic investment preparation would be ideally positioned to compete and contribute to the area's infrastructure development.

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Notice Title

MC 1035 - Future Scenarios Phase 3 MiRANDA Model upd

Notice Description

The aim of this commission is to produce an updated version of MiRANDA which can be used to explore future scenarios, test options and prepare business cases for rail and strategic highway investment in the Midlands Connect (MC) area. To achieve this implies the following specific aims: Calibration and validation to a post-Covid base year, incorporating changes in travel volumes and behaviour in the post-Covid era; and the creation of an updated model reference case, using the revised base year, and appropriate updates to all endogenous and exogenous assumptions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2118824e-5f50-437d-9bee-8049714f1b60
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c687826-59d4-4a43-93ff-c90fb9f9cde8
Current Stage
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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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£118,388 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£118,388 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
9 Dec 2025 - 5 May 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
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
BIRMIMGHAM
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

SYSTRA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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