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Senior Construction Manager for Metro

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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20 May 2026 at 12:29

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the role of Senior Construction Manager for the Metro project, overseen by the West Midlands Combined Authority, has reached the award stage. The procurement, under the industry category of business and management consultancy and related services, was conducted via a call-off from a framework agreement, making it selective in nature. This process concluded with an active award to the supplier Waterman Aspen, effective from 2nd March 2026 to 4th September 2026, covering services in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The total contract value stands at £82,320, with key activities formally commencing shortly after the award announcement on 20th May 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for large-scale businesses within the consultancy sector, looking to expand their professional services in infrastructure projects. Although the procurement was not open to SMEs or VCSEs, it provides established firms with the chance to engage with a vital public sector initiative, potentially enhancing their portfolio within the UK market. Companies experienced in managing substantial projects and capable of offering expert personnel stand to benefit greatly by aligning their resources and expertise with this undertaking.

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Notice Title

Senior Construction Manager for Metro

Notice Description

Senior Construction Manager for Metro Team

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8ccf3286-a575-4562-b8a4-f3c439ca526d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2320245e-47cc-418c-9cf7-a27dd5b0e8f5
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£82,320 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£82,320 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 4 Sep 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

WATERMAN ASPEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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