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Rail Freight Case Making

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has successfully completed the procurement process for the project titled "Rail Freight Case Making" within the transport systems consultancy services industry category. The objective of the project is to gain a better understanding of the geography and economics of maritime container distribution in Great Britain. This contract, valued at £41,600, was awarded through a direct procurement method via single tender action (below threshold). The project has delivery locations across the East Midlands and West Midlands regions, with a contract period running from 1st October 2024 to 31st December 2024. The tender had an end date of 17th September 2024, 12:00 PM, and the award was made on 29th September 2024.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in transport consultancy services, particularly those within the SME sector, as the procurement specifically highlights suitability for SMEs. Companies with expertise in maritime logistics and economic analysis have the potential to leverage this opportunity to demonstrate their capability in delivering strategic insights and consultancy. Engaging in this project not only provides immediate financial gain but can also enhance the business profile through participation in high-profile public sector contracts managed by reputable authorities like the West Midlands Combined Authority.

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Notice Title

Rail Freight Case Making

Notice Description

Purpose of work is to better understand the geography and economics of maritime container distribution in Great Britain

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7a2f481a-db6d-4df7-94cf-7f865e7eb1d6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98e55dfc-0473-4848-800e-f69babee1484
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£41,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 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
Elinor Rhodes
Contact Email
elinor.rhodes@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
TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MDS TRANSMODAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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