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Camp Hill Rail Lines - Preparation for Entry into Service

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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12 Aug 2025 at 16:02

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has completed the procurement process for the "Camp Hill Rail Lines - Preparation for Entry into Service" project, classified under the railway transport services industry. This tender was awarded using a direct procurement method through a single tender action below the threshold. The procurement stage is now at the award phase, with the award being active as of 25 July 2025. The contract is scheduled to run from 1 August 2025 to 30 June 2026, and the project is situated in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The financial value of the contract is £132,202.50, and West Midlands Trains Limited has been identified as the supplier.

The completion of this tender presents business opportunities, notably for large and established companies in the railway transport services sector that can offer specialised expertise in preparing rail lines for service entry. While this contract was particularly suited for large enterprises, it underscores the West Midlands Combined Authority’s interest in developing the region's rail infrastructure, which could prompt similar future tenders. Companies equipped to handle complex transportation projects should prepare to compete for such opportunities, focusing on direct procurement approaches and fostering strong relationships with local authorities.

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Notice Title

Camp Hill Rail Lines - Preparation for Entry into Service

Notice Description

Preparation for entry into service for the Camp Hill Rail Project.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-31671faf-d2df-4e0f-ba0a-5f81d415f429
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc9e1683-fdba-416d-b3c8-b32599c4aa03
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60200000 - Railway transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£132,202 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£132,202 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 30 Jun 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
Sue White
Contact Email
sue.white@wmca.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

WEST MIDLANDS TRAINS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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