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CWC25021 - BCT CEG A454 Ph1 & 2 Detailed Design

WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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12 Jun 2026 at 10:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by Wolverhampton City Council focuses on the design improvements for the A454 Phase 1 and 2 scheme, which falls under the industry category of highways consultancy services. This project targets enhancements to the transport infrastructure around Willenhall Road and Walsall Street in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom. The contracting authority, Wolverhampton City Council, is wending through the award stage having selected Aecom Limited as the supplier through a direct award procurement method. The awarded contract, valued at GBP 1,251,473.72, aims to commence on 8th June 2026, with an end date of 12th July 2027, supporting the construction phase of the project through detailed design work.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses, particularly those within the highways consultancy and infrastructure design sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for this venture as per the city's procurement inclusion criteria. Firms with expertise in multidisciplinary engineering, transport infrastructure design, and project management could benefit substantially by aligning with this scheme, potentially fostering long-term partnerships with public sector entities like Wolverhampton City Council. The direct award strategy highlights the importance of pre-established credentials in securing such contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CWC25021 - BCT CEG A454 Ph1 & 2 Detailed Design

Notice Description

The A454 Phase 1 and 2 scheme focuses on improvements to the A454 Willenhall Road and Walsall Street/Lower Walsall Street. The improvements will support multiple modes of transport and allow smoother traffic flows through a one-way two-lane system around Middle Cross Junction, Lower Horseley Fields, Lower Walsall Street and Walsall Street. Lower Walsall Street and Walsall Street improvements will facilitate west-bound traffic and link back into Middle Cross and Bilston Road Island. Improvements to Hickman Avenue and Old Heath Road junction will help reduce congestion issues. In addition, segregated cycling facilities will be introduced to offer inbound and outbound journeys by bicycle. With the finalisation of the preliminary design stage underway and pending decision of programme entry by the Department for Transport, city of Wolverhampton Council on behalf of Black Country Transport are seeking an organisation to continue to develop towards construction. The design produced from this contract will be used to support contractors in establishing buildability of the project. Utilising ESPO 664_25 Lot 2

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9cdd203d-b428-4dd5-838d-444377b5f9e6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61dc29a7-e3c8-4064-9d91-364c4f31622d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£1,251,473 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,251,473 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 12 Jul 2027 1-2 years
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
WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

AECOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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