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Tram Repair Procedure and Assessment

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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10 Apr 2025 at 09:37

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has completed the procurement process for the "Tram Repair Procedure and Assessment" project, related to the repair of one of the Urbos 3 trams. The procurement falls under the "works" category and was conducted below the threshold with an unknown method. The project is situated in the UKG region, specifically in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The contract, with a total gross value of £71,583.60, was awarded to CAF RAIL UK LIMITED, a large-scale supplier based in Belfast. Key dates include the contract start date of 27th March 2025 and completion on 25th September 2026, with the contract signed on 26th March 2025 and published on 10th April 2025.

This tender opens opportunities for businesses specialising in tramway works, particularly those experienced in car-body repairs for trams. The project provides a substantial scope of work that could be advantageous for companies aiming to expand their operations in the public transport maintenance sector. Large-scale suppliers and those familiar with the specific requirements of tram repairs are especially well-positioned to benefit from such contracts, driving growth and establishing a robust foothold in the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tram Repair Procedure and Assessment

Notice Description

West Midlands Metro requires one of their Urbos 3 Trams to undergo car-body repairs, as it was damaged during operation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05005a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014203-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45234121 - Tramway works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£59,653 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2025 - 25 Sep 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.team@wmca.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAF RAIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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