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Senior Construction Manager on Rail Programme

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Award

07 Jan 2026 at 16:45

Award Notice
Award

20 Jun 2025 at 08:43

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Senior Construction Manager on Rail Programme," is facilitated by the West Midlands Combined Authority. It falls under the industry category of support services for land, water, and air transport, with additional classification in construction-related services. The procurement is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, and is at the award stage. Key dates include the contract period from 19th December 2025 to 27th February 2026, with an award date of 19th December 2025. The total contract value amounts to £28,000 and follows a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents a strategic opportunity for businesses in the construction and transport support services sector to enhance their portfolios, particularly those capable of managing large contracts. The framework agreement used in procurement signifies a streamlined process for eligible suppliers, facilitating potential business growth. However, this contract was awarded to a large-scale business, Waterman Aspen Ltd, which suggests smaller enterprises, including SMEs and VCSEs, may face challenges due to the suitability criteria outlined in the process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Senior Construction Manager on Rail Programme

Notice Description

Senior Construction Manager on Rail Programme

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2c65a80c-12e3-49b1-8f9a-2525b9799f87
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f58794fb-40e8-48f2-b950-4909523b8716
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

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

63700000 - Support services for land, water and air transport

71500000 - Construction-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£28,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£103,600 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
19 Dec 2025 - 27 Feb 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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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