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26 Jun 2026 at 10:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Wolverhampton City Council, acting on behalf of Black Country Transport, has completed the award stage for the procurement titled "CWC25120 - BCT A454 Phase 3." This project involves highways consultancy services for the development of the A454 Phase 3 scheme, specifically around the junctions with Neachells Lane and Noose Lane, in the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted via direct award under the ESPO 664_25 Lot 5 Framework, with the contract commencing on 24th June 2026 and concluding on 30th November 2027. The total contract value is £79,256.71.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in highways consultancy services, particularly those capable of delivering specialised support for data updates, modelling, and design in transport infrastructure projects. The project was awarded to Aecom Limited, indicating that businesses with a large-scale operational capacity, similar to that required by Wolverhampton City Council, may be particularly competitive. Additionally, this procurement process demonstrates an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage with government bodies, even in direct award scenarios.

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Notice Title

CWC25120 - BCT A454 Phase 3

Notice Description

Wolverhampton City Council on behalf of Black Country Transport is seeking specialist support for the development of the A454 Phase 3 scheme that encompasses the section of the A454 around the junctions with Neachells Lane and Noose Lane. This work is important to update data, modelling and design works and progress towards a completed business case. Utilising ESPO 664_25 Lot 5 Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eb77be5e-2695-4389-ba8c-72cc853066ce
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/802f35a0-1e70-487a-9718-4df68e01fcf5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£79,256 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£79,256 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Jun 2026 - 30 Nov 2027 1-2 years
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

AECOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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