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Transport for West Midlands - Coventry Mass Rapid Transit Study

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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08 Oct 2025 at 08:04

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has completed the procurement process for the "Transport for West Midlands - Coventry Mass Rapid Transit Study," in collaboration with the Coventry City Council. The focus of this project is a transport systems consultancy service, specifically the options assessment for the Coventry Rail Station to Investment Zone Corridor. The procurement stage is at the award phase with the contract signed on 25th September 2025, and the project is set to be completed by 28th February 2026. The procurement method used was 'limited,' under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54, with a total contract value of £105,973.28. The consultancy services will be delivered within the region of West Midlands, UKG.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in transport systems consultancy, particularly those with expertise in the assessment and development of public transit solutions. The contract was awarded to MOTT MACDONALD LIMITED, a large-scale enterprise based in London, indicating that competitive opportunities exist for established consultancy firms with experience in similar large-scale projects. This procurement highlights the ongoing investment in regional transport infrastructure, offering substantial prospects for businesses capable of delivering comprehensive transport consultancy services.

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Notice Title

Transport for West Midlands - Coventry Mass Rapid Transit Study

Notice Description

Coventry Mass Rapid Transit Options Assessment. In conjunction with Coventry City Council (CCC), Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) is issuing this brief to appoint a suitable consultant to undertake the development of an options assessment for the Coventry Rail Station to the Investment Zone (i.e. Coventry Airport) Corridor.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05aa1a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063096-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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
£88,311 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
25 Sep 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 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

MOTT MACDONALD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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