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22 Jul 2026 at 16:52

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Wolverhampton Council, acting as the buyer, conducted a procurement process for the project titled "CWC26094 - BCT A454 Design Support," classified under the industry category of highways consultancy services. The procurement, part of the Black Country Transport team's major project portfolio, involved technical design expertise to support the A454 Phases 1&2 project. The procurement process, which utilised the Midland Highways Alliance PSP4 Lot 2 Framework, reached the award stage with the contract being awarded to Waterman Aspen. This direct award procurement was completed with a contract value of £121,072. The contract period runs from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2027, covering services within the United Kingdom.

This tender creates a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in highways consultancy and technical design support. Particularly those adept in detailed design and contractor involvement schemes will find this project well-suited to their expertise. The project can catalyse business growth for entities capable of supporting substantial infrastructure projects. While the award has already been completed, similar future opportunities may benefit small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) positioned to leverage frameworks such as the Midland Highways Alliance for public sector collaborations.

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Notice Title

CWC26094 - BCT A454 Design Support

Notice Description

City of Wolverhampton Council on behalf of Black Country Transport are seeking as part of the BCT team's major project portfolio, technical design expertise. This is required to support the A454 Phases 1&2 project manager with the detailed design and early contractor involvement scheme development. Utilising Midland Highways Alliance PSP4 Lot 2 Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6f88b2a5-b41f-429f-a5c9-c8ebe6f27e05
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc78ac08-d036-47ec-af5d-e4f590cdc939
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

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
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 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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