Award

Provision of Section Insulators for Midland Metro Limited

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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10 Oct 2025 at 09:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by the West Midlands Combined Authority, concerns the Provision of Section Insulators for Midland Metro Limited. The process is categorised under the utility industry's goods sector, specifically involving spare parts for vehicles. The procurement utilised a direct method, being below the threshold and without competition, with the contract now in the award stage. This contract, valued at £306,235.20 gross, began on 30th June 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st December 2025. The project's delivery location is within the UK region, with both main activities and delivery situated within the United Kingdom. The tender was awarded to ARTHUR FLURY UK LIMITED, an SME based in Mansfield, England.

This tender creates business growth opportunities primarily for companies specialising in bespoke vehicle spare parts. Enterprises that can offer innovation in the design and provision of section insulators will be well-positioned to compete in future tenders of similar nature. The process underscores a focus on directly engaging specialised suppliers within the SME sector, providing them with opportunities to expand their market influence within public procurement projects. Therefore, it's particularly advantageous for SMEs and those with proven capabilities in tailored product design for metro systems and associated industries. The use of a specialised procurement method underscores the contracting authority's interest in targeted solutions from experienced and adept suppliers.

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Notice Title

Provision of Section Insulators for Midland Metro Limited

Notice Description

Contract Award to Supplier for the Provision of bespoke design section insulators for Midland Metro Limited.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ac83
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064068-2025
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

34330000 - Spare parts for goods vehicles, vans and cars

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£255,196 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 6-12 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

ARTHUR FLURY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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