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CWC25170 - BCT A41 Carters Green Outline Business Case

WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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28 Apr 2026 at 11:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The City of Wolverhampton Council, acting on behalf of Black Country Transport (BCT), has completed the award for the Outline Business Case (OBC) regarding the A41 Carters Green project in Sandwell. The project aims to enhance transport connectivity and reliability around the Albion roundabout and its approaches, including Dudley Street and access to public transport corridors such as the Metro. With a direct award procurement method through the ESPO 664_25 Framework Lot 5, the effective contract value stands at £162,350. This contract was awarded to Haskoning UK Limited on 16th April 2026, and is scheduled to run from 17th April 2026 to 31st December 2026, aiming to deliver specialised highways consultancy services.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transport infrastructure and consultancy services. The focus on improving transport solutions in the Carters Green and West Bromwich areas suggests viable business prospects beyond the project scope for those that can offer innovative transport solutions tailored to local and future needs. Given the specialised nature of the required consultancy services, this tender is well-suited for SMEs with expertise in highways projects or for larger firms like Haskoning UK Limited that can provide comprehensive solutions and resources. Additionally, businesses with experience in regional public transport enhancements and strategic planning should consider engaging with similar future opportunities in this sector.

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Notice Title

CWC25170 - BCT A41 Carters Green Outline Business Case

Notice Description

City of Wolverhampton Council on behalf of Black Country Transport (BCT) is looking to appoint a suitable organisation to undertake work for the Outline Business Case (OBC) for the A41 Carters Green project. The rationale behind the scheme is to improve transport connectivity and reliability at the A41 Albion roundabout at Carter's Green, in Sandwell. The study area comprises the Albion roundabout and its approaches from the north (Old Meeting Street), the south (Carters Green / High Street) and the west and east (A41 Black Country New Road). The project area also includes Dudley Street between Carters Green and the Dudley Street / Guns Village Metro stop, acknowledging the importance of public transport access to / from the area via Metro and bus along this corridor. The project deliberates what is the best transport solution for the current and future needs of the Carters Green and West Bromwich area and the A41. The prospective contract will be managed by Black Country Transport, a government organisation that provides transport project management services to the Black Country local authorities. The City of Wolverhampton Council, as the lead authority, conducts procurement exercises for BCT on behalf of the Black Country local authorities. Utilising ESPO 664_25 Framework Lot 5

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a29a701a-df51-43ac-b9ad-031bc8a6ee81
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90d11da1-5645-4e98-9e62-7f5e511852f5
Current Stage
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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
£162,350 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£162,350 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Apr 2026 - 31 Dec 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
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HASKONING

Further Information

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