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Passenger Assist Unit (Spare Inventory) for Midland Metro Limited (MML)

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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29 Aug 2025 at 13:08

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority, a sub-central government public authority based in Birmingham, UK, recently concluded a procurement process for the provision of a spare inventory for the Passenger Assist Unit used by Midland Metro Limited (MML). This contract was awarded directly to Project Automation, an Italian SME operating from Monza, on the basis of a bespoke design that only this supplier could provide. The tender falls under the 'goods' category, specifically concerning tramway passenger coaches, and the procurement method was below threshold, conducted without competition under a special utilities regime. The contract, valued at £35,285 gross, was signed on 25th June 2025, and concluded the same day.

This tender provides niche opportunities for businesses specialising in the manufacturing and supply of spare parts for transport systems, particularly those capable of delivering highly specialised components. While the direct award limits competition, it highlights a potential niche market for companies that can develop bespoke designs to meet specific needs within the transport sector. Suppliers with expertise in creating custom transport solutions and those with experience in collaborative ventures in the public utilities domain may find growth prospects in similar procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Passenger Assist Unit (Spare Inventory) for Midland Metro Limited (MML)

Notice Description

Midland Metro Limited (MML) have awarded a contract to Project Automation for the provision for spare inventory for the MML Passenger assist Unit which is a bespoke design and the inventory can only be supplied by Project Automation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059083
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052481-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34622100 - Tramway passenger coaches

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,404 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
24 Jun 2025 - 25 Jun 2025 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROJECT AUTOMATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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