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Smethwick Connected - Walking / Cycling Route at Rolfe St

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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20 Mar 2025 at 11:26

Summary of the contracting process

Spearheaded by Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, the "Smethwick Connected - Walking / Cycling Route at Rolfe St" project focuses on constructing a pedestrian and cycling route connecting Rolfe Street Railway Station and the MMU Hospital. This initiative falls under the construction industry category, with the specific location being Smethwick, UK. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, following a direct call-off under the Black Country Framework Contract for Minor Works 2021-24. It is essential to note that the procurement method for this project was limited, bypassing prior publication of a call for competition, as it falls outside the application scope of the standard directive. The project timeline indicates that the contract was signed on 1st February 2022.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in construction work, particularly those experienced with infrastructure related to pedestrian and cycling pathways. The winning contractor, RW Services Plant Hire Limited, demonstrates that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited for such projects. The awarded contract is worth £71,473.76, signifying a potential growth area for businesses adept in installation of tactile paving, kerbing, new walking and cycling signs, and related minor works. Companies in the construction sector aiming to expand their portfolio in public infrastructure would find similar tenders immensely beneficial for their business growth.

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Notice Title

Smethwick Connected - Walking / Cycling Route at Rolfe St

Notice Description

Implementation of a walking/cycling route between Rolfe Street Railway Station and the MMU Hospital. The scheme involves the installation of tactile paving, kerbing and new walking and cycling signs.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct call off the Black Country Framework Contract for Minor Works 2021-24

Procurement Information

Direct call off the Black Country Framework Contract for Minor Works 2021-24

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ef95
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010350-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£71,473 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20224 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Steve Wall
Contact Email
steve_wall@sandwell.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OLDBURY
Postcode
B69 3DE
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RW SERVICES PLANT HIRE

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