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14 Jul 2026 at 15:02

Summary of the contracting process

Wolverhampton City Council, on behalf of Black Country Transport, has finalised a procurement process for the title “CWC26075 - BCT ECI Supervision”. This contract falls under the industry category of highways consultancy services, specifically requiring Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) supervision support for major schemes in the Black Country Transport portfolio. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with work commencing on 2nd July 2026 and concluding on 30th June 2027. The project budget is £105,000, and the procurement was conducted via a direct award using the Midland Highways Alliance PSP4 Lot 2 Framework. This opportunity, located within the United Kingdom, was specifically suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in highways consultancy and engineering services. Firms with experience in handling large-scale infrastructure projects and ECI supervision would find this contract particularly appealing. The direct award method suggests that familiarity with regional frameworks and established relationships within the public sector could enhance a company’s chances of success in similar future tenders. Companies seeking to deepen their involvement in UK transportation projects and to leverage their expertise in public contracts may find this procurement process exemplary for exploring growth opportunities.

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Notice Title

CWC26075 - BCT ECI Supervision

Notice Description

City of Wolverhampton council on behalf of Black Country Transport require Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) supervision support to address the immediate need for two major schemes in the Black Country Transport portfolio. Utilising Midland Highways Alliance PSP4 Lot 2 Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7c1081b1-48a8-4fb8-b0dd-e7a96ba2c43d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb3464f8-cf98-4ace-aaaa-3229ae5dc464
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
£105,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£105,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
22 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 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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