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Development and Design Services

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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25 Jun 2025 at 14:50

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has concluded the procurement process for the "Development and Design Services" contract within the services category encompassing architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. The project pertains to the scheme development and site surveys for the proposed Aldridge Train Station in Walsall, UK. Utilising a limited procurement method, the contract was awarded on 11 April 2025 to Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd, who will undertake the tasks without prior publication of a call for competition due to technical reasons. The awarded contract is valued at £1,953,089 GBP, marking the process as complete with an active award status on the register as of 25 June 2025.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in urban railway development and enhancement projects. Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd, being the supplier, indicates the potential for collaboration with large-scale network operators due to their specialised role and technical expertise required for this project. Thus, businesses with a focus on railway infrastructure, urban development, or large-scale construction engineering, particularly those who possess unique technical capabilities or local knowledge, will find open avenues for potential partnerships and project enhancements as the development of Aldridge Train Station progresses. Such projects align well with businesses targeting collaborations within the public transport infrastructure sector.

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Notice Title

Development and Design Services

Notice Description

This contract is required in order to progress scheme development, conduct extensive site surveys, and for the production of the Outline Business Case for Aldridge Train Station, Walsall.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is required in order to progress scheme development, conduct extensive site surveys, and for the production of the Outline Business Case for Aldridge Train Station, Walsall.

Procurement Information

This contract is being awarded utilising UCR Reg 50 clause (c (ii)): "where the works, supplies or services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator for any of the following reasons- (ii)competition is absent for technical reasons; Network Rail is the principal point of contact for investors in the rail network. Network Rail's role in relation to enhancement schemes is underpinned by its obligations as network operator. Due to Network Rail's responsibility for the Railway this work could not be completed without them. Network Rail put in place efficient delivery arrangements for all schemes it is required to deliver, and to take on those risks which it is in the best position to manage, including design and construction risks where appropriate.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05539b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035162-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,953,089 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Apr 202510 months 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
WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
carole clarke
Contact Email
carole.clarke@wmca.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1212147693

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
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE

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