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CWC26073 - Active Travel Engineering 2026

WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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22 May 2026 at 13:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, titled "CWC26073 - Active Travel Engineering 2026," was conducted by Wolverhampton City Council in the United Kingdom. This contract involves highways consultancy services, classified under the CPV code 71311210, and primarily focuses on engineering services for major highway and transportation projects valued between £3 million and £35 million. The procurement stage for this process is in the Award phase, with an award date of 22nd May 2026. The tender was undertaken through a direct award method, and the contract spans from 25th May 2026 to 30th October 2026. The process utilises the Midlands Highway Alliance PSP4 Framework Lot 2.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in highways and transportation engineering services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could leverage this procurement to further embed their presence in the public sector by providing project management support to the Strategic Transport team at Wolverhampton City Council and Black Country Transport. The awarded supplier for this contract is Waterman Aspen, a large-scale organisation based in Chelmsford, Essex. Businesses with expertise in delivering short-term project management for corridor improvements and active travel schemes would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders, fostering growth and expanding their portfolio in infrastructure development projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CWC26073 - Active Travel Engineering 2026

Notice Description

City of Wolverhampton Council's Strategic Transport team, working with Black Country Transport (BCT), undertake a range of major highway and transportation projects. These vary in value typically from PS3m to PS35m each, and programmes typically run for between 1 and 4 years' duration. The projects delivered primarily consist of corridor improvements, transportation hubs, and active travel schemes. The Strategic Transport and BCT teams have identified the need for short-term Project Management support for three key projects that are in their design and development stage. Utilising Midlands Highway Alliance PSP4 Framework Lot 2

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7885e18e-3e00-4a50-9f4b-5d4f5c9031fc
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

71311220 - Highways engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,123 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,123 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
24 May 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 1-6 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

WATERMAN ASPEN

Further Information

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