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CWC25169d - BCT Smestow Valley Development Works

WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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22 May 2026 at 12:48

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Wolverhampton Council, acting on behalf of Black Country Transport, has completed the procurement process for the development of an active travel route along a disused railway line from Wolverhampton to Dudley. This project, titled "CWC25169d - BCT Smestow Valley Development Works," falls under the highways consultancy services category, with a contract value of £159,901.41. The procurement method used was a direct award via the Midlands Highway Alliance PSP4 Framework Lot 1. The award stage of this contract lasted from 1st June 2026 to 11th September 2026, with Amey OW Limited selected as the supplier. The procurement was finalised on 22nd May 2026, marking the culmination of this tender process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in highways consultancy, particularly those with experience in active travel and transport infrastructure development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can benefit from such projects as they align with key areas seeking economic and financial case development. The successful bidder, Amey OW Limited, being a large-scale company, demonstrates the calibre and type of expertise required. Firms within the regional proximity of the United Kingdom, with a focus on sustainable transport solutions, would be well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities in the future.

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Notice Title

CWC25169d - BCT Smestow Valley Development Works

Notice Description

City of Wolverhampton Council on behalf of Black Country Transport (BCT) are seeking an organisation to deliver the development of an active travel route along a disused railway line which runs from Wolverhampton to Dudley via Wombourne in South Staffordshire. This seeks to obtain help developing the economic and financial cases of the SAF business case for this programme, alongside initial designs. Utilising Midlands Highway Alliance PSP4 Framework Lot 1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c84182f2-4ff7-4b94-a68c-b18792d5ab46
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65d5eb71-be58-41da-b267-f5d436bef092
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
£159,901 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£159,901 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 11 Sep 2026 1-6 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
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

AMEY OW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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