Metro - Technical Approval Authority

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Award

11 Jun 2026 at 15:42

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has overseen a procurement process titled "Metro - Technical Approval Authority" aimed at providing transport systems consultancy services within the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender, which operates under a selective procurement method called a call-off from a framework agreement, has moved to the award stage, with completion status achieved on 11th June 2026. The contract is valued at £74,572 and spans from 8th June 2026 to 31st December 2026. This procurement process caters specifically to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and is associated with services in the transport industry category.

This procurement opportunity represents a significant prospect for businesses specialising in transport systems consultancy services to collaborate with a major regional authority. Particularly suited for SMEs, the contract enables such companies to expand their project portfolios by engaging with the West Midlands Combined Authority. Suppliers with expertise in technical approval within the transport sector would find this tender beneficial for establishing a foothold in regional public infrastructure projects, thereby promoting business growth and capability development.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Metro - Technical Approval Authority

Notice Description

The provision of a Technical Approval Authority is required to act on behalf of WMCA to oversee and endorse the technical approval in principle (AIP) of a design where required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-264fd86a-8395-4d50-b707-df284640e537
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7baac94b-4170-4ee1-83d8-59d70d364693
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£74,572 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£74,572 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 31 Dec 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

JACOBS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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