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Services relating to OESS (Onboard Energy Storage Systems)

West Midlands Combined Authority

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27 Feb 2026 at 09:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) announced the direct award of a contract for "Services relating to OESS (Onboard Energy Storage Systems)" on February 27, 2026. This procurement is in the rail industry category, specifically involving railway and tramway locomotives and associated parts. The contract is centred around providing technical support, spares supply, and additional maintenance services for the West Midlands tram fleet. Located in the UKG region, this procurement followed a limited method without prior publication due to technical reasons as per Regulation 50 (1) (c) (ii) of the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016. CAF Rail UK Limited is the awarded supplier for this contract, which was previously signed on February 19, 2026, with a contract value of GBP 26,662,905.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for companies skilled in railway maintenance and support services, particularly those with expertise in energy storage systems. Businesses that can supply spare parts, manage maintenance, and provide technical support for tram fleets will significantly benefit. Given the specificity and technical challenges involved, firms with unique capabilities in handling compatible battery solutions or possessing established partnerships with battery manufacturers are especially well-suited to undertake such projects. This award could underpin growth by reinforcing a company’s stature within the transport sector and fostering further collaborations in public sector contracts involving sophisticated technical systems.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Services relating to OESS (Onboard Energy Storage Systems)

Notice Description

Technical support, spares supply and additional maintenance services for the 2GT West Midland's tram fleet.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Ongoing technical support, spares supply and additional maintenance services for the fleet of West Midlands 2GT Trams. Additional information: This notice contains information relating to the direct award of a contract by WMCA under the negotiated procedure without prior call for competition in accordance with Regulation 50 (1) (c) (ii) of the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016. The technical reasons specified include; Lack of knowledge, skills, experience, competence and appetite in the market. Spare parts required to service the contract can only be sourced from the supplier. Risk of incompatibility with alternative battery solutions and suppliers partnership arrangement with battery manufacturer.

Procurement Information

This notice contains information relating to the direct award of a contract by WMCA under the negotiated procedure without prior call for competition in accordance with Regulation 50 (1) (c) (ii) of the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016. The technical reasons specified include; Lack of knowledge, skills, experience, competence and appetite in the market. Spare parts required to service the contract can only be sourced from the supplier. Risk of incompatibility with alternative battery solutions and suppliers partnership arrangement with battery manufacturer.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e793
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017691-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

34600000 - Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts

50220000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to railways and other equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£56,011,234 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
West Midlands Combined Authority
Additional Buyers

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
Postcode Area
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

CAF RAIL UK LIMITED

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