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PAVEMENT SPECIALIST

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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10 Mar 2026 at 14:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the temporary appointment of a Pavement Specialist was led by the West Midlands Combined Authority, with the award stage now complete. This process was conducted under the Midlands Highways Alliance Plus framework, focusing on construction consultancy services. The procurement method was selective, utilising a call-off from the framework agreement. Key activities will take place in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, from 1st March 2026 to 31st August 2026. The tender closed on 20th February 2026, and the contract award was published on 10th March 2026, involving Waterman Aspen Ltd as the supplier.

This tender presents business growth opportunities particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in construction consultancy services. Given the scale and duration of the contract, businesses operating within the West Midlands could leverage their proximity to optimise service delivery. Companies with expertise in professional staffing and secondments in the infrastructure sector would find this tender well-aligned with their capabilities, thereby enhancing their portfolio within public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

PAVEMENT SPECIALIST

Notice Description

Temporary appointment of a Pavement Specialist for Sprint Phase 2, TfWM Bus Priority Programme and other contracts as notified by the Client. Framework - Midlands Highways Alliance Plus - Professional Services Partnership 4 LOT 2 - Temporary Professional Staff and Secondments.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dc5ddd30-3e0a-41df-b26a-002fbca8f5cf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afd1e582-aa90-42cd-acf5-061a4634db83
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,641 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,320 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 31 Aug 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

WATERMAN ASPEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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