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Mass Rapid Transit Programme Appraisal

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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19 Aug 2025 at 08:42

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority recently completed the procurement process for the "Mass Rapid Transit Programme Appraisal". This contract, classified under the transport systems consultancy services industry category, aims to develop an MRT Programme Appraisal Framework. Located in the UK region, the procurement followed a limited procedure, allowing for an award without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was signed on 19th August 2025, with Systra Limited as the chosen supplier. The procurement was mainly focused on services and used a framework below the threshold limit, resulting in its completion status with a contract value of £44,731.86.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport consultancy services, particularly those capable of delivering detailed appraisal frameworks for mass rapid transit systems. Given the framework's regional focus, companies with expertise in the UK public transport sector would be well-positioned to compete. Larger firms like Systra Limited, which can offer comprehensive solutions and have a substantial footprint in the industry, could particularly benefit from such contracts. Engaging in this type of work allows businesses to enhance their portfolio with public sector projects and contribute significantly to regional transport infrastructure development.

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Notice Title

Mass Rapid Transit Programme Appraisal

Notice Description

Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) is issuing this brief to appoint a suitable consultant to undertake the development of a MRT Programme Appraisal Framework.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) is issuing this brief to appoint a suitable consultant to undertake the development of a MRT Programme Appraisal Framework.

Procurement Information

Below threshold call off from an established framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058a46
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049701-2025
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

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£44,731 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Aug 20256 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
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
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SYSTRA

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