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03 Jul 2026 at 16:32

Summary of the contracting process

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority has completed the procurement process for the "Mass Transit Commercial Support Services" contract, awarded to Waterman Infrastructure & Environment Ltd. This award, tagged under the Transport systems consultancy services industry category, was made on 3rd July 2026. The contract, valued at £104,000, will be executed between 30th March 2026 and 2nd October 2026, covering the Yorkshire and the Humber region in the United Kingdom. The procurement process utilised a method classified as "Other," relating to consultancy services under an ESPO Framework Agreement, specifically Lot 5 for Highways, Traffic, and Transport. The tender period ended on 27th March 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for large businesses with expertise in transport systems consultancy services to engage with prominent public sector contracts. Although this specific contract has been awarded and may not directly suit SMEs or VCSEs at this stage, it highlights the potential for companies experienced in infrastructure services to establish and expand their footprint in public sector projects. Businesses aligned with providing expertise in highways and transportation can anticipate further openings and should monitor similar opportunities with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority and other regions.

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Notice Title

Mass Transit Commercial Support Services

Notice Description

Contract award for the Provision of Consultancy Services from ESPO Framework Agreement Reference: 664_25 - Lot 5 Highways, Traffic and Transport. Combined Authority Contract Reference: 108721

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e0429818-c480-4e6b-9759-4f06066143ef
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30fa7cd0-8b7e-4f12-918b-bfdf1cb446c7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
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
£104,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£104,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2026 - 2 Oct 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 YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 2DE
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WATERMAN INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMENT

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