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Common Safety Methods for Package 1 New stations at Willenhall and Darlaston

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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15 Sep 2025 at 12:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Common Safety Methods for Package 1 New stations at Willenhall and Darlaston" has been completed by the West Midlands Combined Authority, located at 16 Summer Lane, Birmingham, England. This contract, part of the West Midlands Rail Programme, focuses on delivering consultancy services for safety methods across several phases (GRIP5 to GRIP8). The industry category for this tender is "Miscellaneous business and business-related services" and it operates within the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £132,653.06, was awarded on 7th August 2025 under a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses capable of delivering consultancy services aligned with high industry standards and safety regulations in the transport sector. With the contract spanning from 13th August 2025 to 30th June 2026, companies, particularly large-scale entities, such as Constellia Public Limited—who won the contract—are ideally positioned to compete in future procurements of a similar nature. This opportunity is particularly suited for firms specialising in the development and implementation of safety methodologies within transportation infrastructure projects.

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Notice Title

Common Safety Methods for Package 1 New stations at Willenhall and Darlaston

Notice Description

For the provision of Common Safety Method consultancy services to WMCA for Package 1 of the West Midlands Rail Programme. The services will cover all industry, standards and regulations for GRIP5, GRIP6, GRIP7 and GRIP8 phases.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78468688-c454-4430-a3f2-b4a6f888b38c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£132,653 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£132,653 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
12 Aug 2025 - 30 Jun 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

CONSTELLIA PUBLIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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