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14 Jul 2026 at 15:36

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Wolverhampton Council, on behalf of Black Country Transport, has awarded a contract titled "CWC26064 - BCT A4123 Commercial Management" in the industry category of highways consultancy services. The procurement process was completed using a direct award method under the Midland Highways Alliance PSP4 Framework Lot 2. The contract, valued at £151,579.20, commenced on 15th July 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st May 2027. Located in the United Kingdom, specifically Wolverhampton, this tender process is at the award stage as of 14th July 2026.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in commercial management within highways consultancy services. The direct award process indicates a preference for experienced and capable providers like Waterman Aspen, the successful supplier, suggesting that businesses looking to compete should have a proven track record in similar infrastructure projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may particularly find this opportunity conducive, given its suitability criteria. The contract's focus on the A4123 major scheme also presents a chance for continued collaboration in future transport infrastructure projects.

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Notice Title

CWC26064 - BCT A4123 Commercial Management

Notice Description

City of Wolverhampton Council on behalf of Black Country Transport are seeking commercial Management support. The purpose of this is to address the immediate need for Commercial Management supervision on the A4123 Phases 1&2 major scheme in the Black Country Transport portfolio. Utilising Midland Highways Alliance PSP4 Framework Lot 2

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7fa539f2-a98d-4e6e-a1e0-06cf2393f1df
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9ad96e1-906e-4554-aafd-cc865dc83857
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
£151,579 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£151,579 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
31 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2026 - 31 May 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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