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14 Jul 2026 at 12:46

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority recently concluded a public procurement process for the "East Birmingham and North Solihull Mass Rapid Transit Study," focusing on transport modelling services. This initiative falls under the category of highways consultancy services and takes place within the West Midlands region, United Kingdom. Utilising a call-off from a Crown Commercial Services framework agreement, this tender followed the Procurement Contract Regulations 2015, under a selective method. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the contract awarded on 28th May 2026. The contract period is set from 29th June 2026 to 29th June 2027, and the project budget totals £418,821.11.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for firms in the transport and infrastructure sectors to contribute to the development of a key urban transit initiative. While the awarded supplier, MOTT MACDONALD LIMITED, is a large-scale entity, businesses equipped with expertise in transport modelling and consultancy services could leverage such opportunities to partner or subcontract in future projects. The framework's selective procurement approach benefits companies with prior experience or affiliations within the Crown Commercial Services network. Although this specific contract does not emphasise SME or VCSE suitability, it underscores the potential for industry leaders to assert their capabilities in supporting public transport developments in the West Midlands.

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Notice Title

EAST BIRMINGHAM AND NORTH SOLIHULL MASS RAPID TRANSIT STUDY

Notice Description

Transport modelling services linked to the East Birmingham and North Solihull transport corridor. Framework used: Crown Commercial Services RM6164 - Construction Professional Services Lot 1 - Built Environment and General Infrastructure Regulation: PCR2015 Agreement type: PCR15 Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2ad238f4-0760-479b-9c01-dd38736ea338
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a006b081-1380-47ba-9cc4-01e074854289
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311210 - Highways consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£418,821 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£418,821 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
8 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
28 Jun 2026 - 29 Jun 2027 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

MOTT MACDONALD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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