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East Midlands Super Hub Demonstrator

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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16 Oct 2025 at 15:52

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has completed the procurement process for the "East Midlands Super Hub Demonstrator," a project aimed at advancing the Strategic Outline Business Case for the East Midlands Energy Super Hub. This contract, awarded to Cenex, falls under the services category, specifically related to transport systems consultancy services, and spans from 16th October 2025 to 27th February 2026, with a potential extension to 2027. The procurement method was limited, and it was conducted as a below-threshold limited competition. The project is located in Birmingham, UK, and is part of the sub-central government public authority's endeavours. The procurement stage has moved from Tender to Award, with the contract signed on 24th September 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in consultancy services for transport systems, especially those focused on energy efficiency and infrastructure development. SMEs like Cenex, who have successfully been awarded the contract, can leverage their expertise to contribute to sustainable energy solutions in the region. Businesses positioned within the transport systems consultancy field, alongside those equipped to handle strategic development projects, are well-suited to participate in similar future tenders, which could further drive business growth through potential renewals or related projects within the scope of the East Midlands Energy Super Hub initiative.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

East Midlands Super Hub Demonstrator

Notice Description

This project seeks to advance the existing Strategic Outline Business Case and proposals developed already for the East Midlands Energy Super Hub.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ce56
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066058-2025
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
SME

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
£105,420 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
15 Oct 2025 - 27 Feb 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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

CENEX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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