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22 Jul 2026 at 17:15

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Wolverhampton Council has awarded a contract titled "CWC26066 - BCT A4123 NEC Project Management" involving highways consultancy services. The procurement process is managed under the direct award method, facilitated through the Midlands Highway Alliance PSP4 Lot 2 Framework. The contract is focused on supporting NEC4 Project Management for the A4123 project, particularly in the areas of cost, risk, and value management during the scheme's development phase. The contract's value is £145,286.40, and it encompasses services within the highways engineering industry category. The contract location is in England, United Kingdom, with the contract period starting from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027, while the award date was 30 June 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in highways consultancy and engineering services, particularly those adept at managing project costs, risks, and values in large infrastructure projects. While the procurement method was direct, indicating that the opportunity was directly awarded, future similar projects may arise, offering potential business expansion for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) experienced in this field. Involvement in such projects can enhance a business's portfolio in the competitive highways sector, encouraging strategic partnerships with local councils and infrastructure alliances. Interested parties may consider establishing connections with the City of Wolverhampton Council to pre-emptively identify and compete for similar opportunities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CWC26066 -BCT A4123 NEC Project Management

Notice Description

City of Wolverhampton Council on behalf of Black country Transport are seeking NEC4 Project Management A to support the A4123 project manager with cost, risk and value management during the Early Contractor Involvement phase of scheme development. Utilising Midlands Highway Alliance PSP4 Lot 2 Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8b90a81b-cb49-4859-9d1a-cc86e34379bb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a4949f8-cb89-49c8-8950-a05877cd1ee2
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
£145,286 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£145,286 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

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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