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Access to Rail Corridors 5

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the West Midlands Combined Authority, has reached the award stage for two consultancy contracts in the transport systems sector, classified under CPV code 71311200. The first project, "Access to Rail Corridors 5," involves a corridor improvement study across the East and West Midlands, with a contract period from 10th October 2025 to 27th February 2026. The second, "Future Scenarios Phase 3," aims to explore service alterations to enhance connectivity, running from 22nd September 2025 to 31st March 2026. Both contracts, valued approximately at £38,911, were awarded under limited procurement methods, specifically competitive quotations below the threshold. The awards, announced on 15th October 2025, emphasise the consulting requirements of these strategic transport studies.

These tenders present significant growth opportunities for large-scale consultancy firms specialising in transport systems. Businesses equipped with expertise in transport consultancy services, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality analytical and strategic insights into rail corridor improvements and connectivity enhancements, are well-suited to compete. While the projects are not tailored for SMEs or VCSE entities, they offer lucrative prospects for large corporations like Steer Davies Gleave and Atkins Realis, who have successfully secured contracts. By participating in these initiatives, businesses can expand their portfolio in the public sector, fostering relationships within the East and West Midlands regional transport frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Access to Rail Corridors 5

Notice Description

Access to Rail Corridor Studies (ARCS) is our approach to reviewing corridors across the Midlands, exploring how people currently travel along the corridor and developing a Corridor Improvement Plan that sets out what could be done to improve their access to train stations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-520f5ab0-fa2b-45f5-9a45-4f98937271b7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/597552d7-f569-4779-be02-d5a0a382f48d
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£38,860 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,911 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 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
TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

ATKINS REALIS

STEER DAVIES GLEAVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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