Award

LONGBRIDGE MASS RAPID TRANSIT

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Award

30 Jan 2026 at 12:04

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "LONGBRIDGE MASS RAPID TRANSIT" was carried out by the West Midlands Combined Authority, focusing on the development of Mass Rapid Transit solutions within the Longbridge corridor in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. Classified under transport systems consultancy services, this tender followed a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is now at the Award stage, completed with the contract period starting from 10th November 2025 to 30th June 2026. The framework related to this tender expires on 31st August 2027, with a contract value of £71,481 GBP awarded to ARCADIS CONSULTING (UK) LIMITED.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in transport systems consultancy services, especially those capable of leveraging existing framework agreements for direct awards. While the tender is oriented towards large-scale firms, as evidenced by the exclusion of SMEs and VCSEs, partnering or subcontracting roles could be explored to align with such engagements. Businesses that specialise in integrated transport network solutions in the public sector will find this contract particularly advantageous for strategic growth within the UK market.

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Notice Title

LONGBRIDGE MASS RAPID TRANSIT

Notice Description

Development of Mass Rapid Transit solutions as part of an integrated public transport network in the West Midlands - Longbridge corridor. Framework details: ESPO: 664_25 - Consultancy Services Lot 5: Highways, Traffic and Transport (Direct Award) Framework expiry date: 31/08/2027 Contracting Authority: Public Sector owned

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b60869a2-de94-4bb6-98f4-041c61a6186c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52aa185e-3592-4827-aa65-b2275eb27e2d
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£71,481 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£71,481 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
10 Nov 2025 - 30 Jun 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

ARCADIS CONSULTING (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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