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Metro Tranche 3 Tram Fleet Inspections - Contract Award Notice

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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20 Mar 2026 at 08:44

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has concluded a selective procurement process via a call-off from a framework agreement for the Metro Tranche 3 Tram Fleet Inspections. This contract involves repair, maintenance, and associated services specifically related to railway equipment, including necessary tram repair works inspections. The contract was awarded to MOTT MACDONALD LIMITED on 17 March 2026, with a contract value of £79,804.76. The services are set to take place in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom, with the contract running from 1 September 2025 to 31 March 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in rail maintenance and inspections, particularly those with capabilities to inspect tram bodyshells and bogie boxes. MOTT MACDONALD LIMITED, a large company, will undertake the required inspections, which may open the door for subcontracting opportunities for SMEs within the railway sector. The contract framework suggests that businesses familiar with framework agreements and selective procurement methods are well-positioned to leverage this contract for enhanced industry credibility and potential future bidding opportunities within the region.

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Notice Title

Metro Tranche 3 Tram Fleet Inspections - Contract Award Notice

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice to publish the award of a contract for the provision of necessary tram bodyshell, waist level and bogie box repair works inspections, including production of reports and documentation reviews. This includes inspection of the permanent r car bogie box weld repair for the West Midlands Metro tram fleet.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7f199aff-913b-43de-8936-81303f1b4f2d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89f7f797-8a56-4b63-bc31-98332a8e3118
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50200000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft, railways, roads and marine equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£79,804 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£79,804 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

MOTT MACDONALD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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