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Award

12 Jun 2026 at 14:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Wolverhampton City Council, acting on behalf of Black Country Transport, has completed the procurement process for providing Quantity Surveyor support for the A4123 project manager during the Early Contractor Involvement phase of scheme development. This procurement, titled "CWC26068 - BCT A4123 QS Support," falls under the industry category of highways consultancy services. The project leverages the Midlands Highway Alliance PSP4 Lot 2 Framework and the process was conducted via a direct award method. The procurement was finalised with the award stage completed, as of 12th June 2026, with the contract set to commence on 15th June 2026 and conclude on 18th June 2027. This project is situated within the United Kingdom and a total contract value of £121,072 was awarded to the supplier, Waterman Aspen.

This tender opens avenues for businesses specialising in highways consultancy and engineering services, especially those capable of providing robust support in cost, risk, and value management. It presents growth opportunities for firms adept in managing substantial infrastructure projects and those familiar with framework agreements such as the Midlands Highway Alliance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in particular, can find themselves well-suited to engage in similar opportunities given the procurement’s emphasis on SME suitability. Companies looking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts within the United Kingdom, especially those with experience in infrastructure projects, would find this an attractive opportunity to boost their market presence.

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Notice Title

CWC26068 - BCT A4123 QS Support

Notice Description

City of Wolverhampton Council on behalf of Black Country Transport as seeking QS support to support the A4123 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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-605c4e93-3898-4282-9216-fb987f6287da
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c1df213-52cb-4a63-acbf-38364fe17c7c
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 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 18 Jun 2027 1-2 years
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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