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Swift cEMV Contactless Payment Broker _Consultancy Support Phase 3

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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23 Jan 2026 at 15:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Swift cEMV Contactless Payment Broker _Consultancy Support Phase 3," which falls under the category of transport systems consultancy services. The procurement involved a selective method, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement, and was focused on delivering a series of technical initiatives to upgrade fares and ticketing systems within the West Midlands, United Kingdom, with the services commencing on 1st October 2025 and continuing until 31st March 2026. The award, announced on 23rd January 2026 and valued at £81,005, was granted to Waterman Infrastructure & Environment Ltd, following the tender closure on 19th September 2025.

This contract offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for consultancy firms specialising in transport systems and technical assurance. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are recognised as being suitable for such opportunities, with the project's nature allowing expertise in technical programme management and stakeholder communication to shine. Businesses with a strong portfolio in managing complex technical programmes and risk mitigation stand to benefit greatly, contributing to the larger objective of modernising transport infrastructure in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Swift cEMV Contactless Payment Broker _Consultancy Support Phase 3

Notice Description

The organisation seeks a consultant to act as a senior technical and programme lead, responsible for both technical assurance and programme management across all initiatives. This includes managing suppliers, tracking delivery progress, identifying and mitigating risks, and ensuring effective stakeholder communication. The WMCA is delivering a range of interrelated technical initiatives to modernise its fares and ticketing systems. These include phased system refreshes, the re-procurement of core back-office systems, and upgrades to critical interfaces and APIs. This is phase 3 of this project.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-926b9c1c-0e9e-4441-97a3-3a663af7a901
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02f0ef87-a4a3-41e6-951d-9dd8830e81ac
Current Stage
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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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£81,005 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£81,005 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 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

Buyer & Supplier

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
WEST MIDLANDS
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 INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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