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Award

07 Jul 2026 at 07:59

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has completed the tender process for the Wolverhampton Tram Crossing Marshals under the title "Wolverhampton Tram Crossing Marshals - HTM." This process pertains to the traffic control services industry, with a specific focus on providing traffic marshalling services in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The contract was awarded to Constellia Public Limited on 31st January 2026 and is scheduled to run from 1st February 2026 to 31st July 2026, with a potential extension to 31st August 2026. The procurement stage is at the award phase, following a direct award procurement method under the AEC3 OMNI CPV NVMSP Framework. The contract has a value of £117,341.85.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in traffic control services, particularly those experienced in marshalling operations in transportation scenarios. SMEs have been deemed suitable for the contract, indicating the opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises to expand their operations within the public sector in the West Midlands. Businesses that offer reliable and efficient traffic marshalling solutions will find this successful award beneficial, allowing for potential future engagements with regional authorities such as the West Midlands Combined Authority. The direct award procurement process underscores the importance of having an established relationship or quick-response capability to handle urgent public sector demands.

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Notice Title

Wolverhampton Tram Crossing Marshals - HTM

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice to publish details on the award of a call-off contract to Constellia Public Limited from the AEC3 OMNI CPV NVMSP (Neutral Vendor and/or Managed Service Provider) Framework for the provision of traffic marshalling services. The contract duration is 6 months, from 1st February 2026 to 31st July 2026 plus a 1-month option extend to a final end date of 31st August 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-787733c2-01e6-429b-98a8-bfa8d851afa8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28a41822-2392-4f89-a798-3d9ed381c5e3
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

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63712700 - Traffic control services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£117,341 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,102 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20265 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 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
WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

CONSTELLIA PUBLIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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