BCT26078 - BCT A454 Ph 1 and 2 QS Support

WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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Award

12 Jun 2026 at 13:26

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Wolverhampton Council, on behalf of Black Country Transport, has completed the procurement process for QS support services for the A454 Phases 1 and 2 project. This contract falls under the highways consultancy and engineering services category. It was awarded through a direct award procurement method, utilizing the Midlands Highway Alliance PSP4 Lot 2 Framework with an estimated value of £125,000. The contract commenced on 4th June 2026 and is set to conclude on 28th May 2027. This strategic project is located in the United Kingdom and showcases the council's commitment to improving transport infrastructure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the highways consultancy sector to contribute towards essential infrastructure projects. Firms specialising in project management, cost, risk, and value management can benefit significantly from involvement in such initiatives, especially those with capabilities in the early contractor involvement phase. While this contract is tailor-made for larger organisations like the awarded supplier, Waterman Aspen, it also underscores a broader market for SMEs with the potential to forge partnerships and expand their business portfolios in the transport sector. The awarded contract is a testament to the strategic partnerships between local government and industry specialists, promoting business growth and infrastructure development.

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Notice Title

BCT26078 - BCT A454 Ph 1 and 2 QS Support

Notice Description

City of Wolverhampton Council on behalf of Black Country Transport as seeking QS support to support the A454 Phases 1&2 project manager with cost, risk and value management during the Early Contractor Involvement phase of scheme development. Utilising Midlands Highway Alliance PSP4 Lot 2 Framework Estimated value:PS125,000.00

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4f29f832-cc90-49ec-8528-33d2b28207bd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8cb9cc59-4141-40dc-a278-8bfed85377bb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311210 - Highways consultancy services

71311220 - Highways engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£121,072 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£121,072 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 Jun 2026 - 28 May 2027 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
WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1RL
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WATERMAN ASPEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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