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Provision of Ballast Storage Area for Midland Metro Limited

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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18 Apr 2025 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the provision of a ballast storage area for Midland Metro Limited (MML) has been completed. This contract falls under the 'Track construction works' category (CPV code 45234116) and is situated in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender was executed by the West Midlands Combined Authority, with a selective procurement method—specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spanned from 30th January 2025 to 30th April 2025, having been awarded on 21st January 2025.

This contract presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in construction works, especially those involved in railway infrastructure. The successful tender was awarded to Haigh Rail Limited, an SME known for its expertise in rail-related construction projects. The framework agreement in place can offer recurring business prospects and simplified procurement procedures, allowing suitable SMEs to leverage this contract to secure future work within the Midlands region. Businesses looking to expand in the transportation infrastructure sector will find this contract particularly advantageous.

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Notice Title

Provision of Ballast Storage Area for Midland Metro Limited

Notice Description

Provision of Ballast Storage Area (Handsworth Booth) for Midland Metro Limited (MML) - Awarded under the MML Single Supplier Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-58a9d882-d5e8-4bcc-81e5-4e204a903d9c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/629aab93-a63f-43b6-ae01-b4f096c046d8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45234116 - Track construction works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£34,395 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,395 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
22 Jan 2025 - 30 Apr 2025 1-6 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
Manjit Khabra
Contact Email
manjit.khabra@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

HAIGH RAIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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