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Midland Metro Limited - Provision of OLE Switching Resource

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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26 Sep 2025 at 10:40

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Midland Metro Limited - Provision of OLE Switching Resource" was conducted by the West Midlands Combined Authority, a sub-central government public authority based in Birmingham, United Kingdom. This tender is part of the services industry category, focusing on switching resources for the Overhead Line system of Midland Metro Limited. The process reached the award stage, with the contract starting on 15th September 2025 and concluding on 27th October 2025. The procurement method utilised was direct, considered below the threshold without competition, and aligned with legal basis UKPGA 2023/54. The tender was designated for the utilities special regime with a focus on repair, maintenance, and associated services of vehicles and related equipment in the UKG region.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in electrification and rail industry services, particularly those involved in repair and maintenance. Electrification Construction Services Limited, an SME located in Cheshire, was successfully awarded the contract, highlighting the potential advantage for small to medium-sized enterprises to engage in similar projects. The contractual value, set at £39,270 GBP excluding VAT, indicates a substantial project of focus, providing a notable financial opportunity for companies capable of delivering specialised and technical services within the utilities sector.

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Notice Title

Midland Metro Limited - Provision of OLE Switching Resource

Notice Description

Switching Resources for the Midland Metro Limited (MML) for Overhead Line system

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a30d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060078-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£39,270 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2025 - 27 Oct 2025 1-6 months
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

ELECTRIFICATION CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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