Award

Building Regulations Principal Designer

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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26 Nov 2025 at 14:10

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has successfully completed the procurement process for the role of Building Regulations Principal Designer, awarding a contract to Corstorphine and Wright. This procurement, under the industry category of building services, aims to support the development of Electronic Vehicle Charging Area Transit Stations within the West Midlands region. The procurement was carried out using a limited tender method, specifically a direct award without prior publication of a call for competition, utilising the NHS SBS Healthcare Planning, Construction Consultancy and Ancillary Services Framework. The contract, valued at £67,500, was signed on 26th November 2025 and will last until 31st March 2027, highlighting the region's commitment to sustainable transport infrastructure.

This tender offers significant potential for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in building services and sustainable infrastructure projects. The unique demands of designing for Electronic Vehicle Charging Area Transit Stations mean opportunities are ripe for businesses skilled in innovative construction solutions and regulatory compliance. Large-scale firms like Corstorphine and Wright, known for their expertise in building compliance and design, exemplify the type of company well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. By engaging in these strategic projects, companies can not only expand their portfolios but also play a pivotal role in supporting regional development in line with modern environmental standards.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Building Regulations Principal Designer

Notice Description

West Midlands Combined Authority has awarded a contract to Corstorphine and Wright to act as the Authorities Building Regulations Principal Designer, in regards to the delivery of the Electronic Vehicle Charging Area Transit Stations within the West Midlands Region. This contract will run till 31th March 2027.

Lot Information

Lot 1

West Midlands Combined Authority has awarded a contract to Corstorphine and Wright to act as the Authorities Building Regulations Principal Designer, in regards to the delivery of the Electronic Vehicle Charging Area Transit Stations within the West Midlands Region. The award was completed via the a compliant direct award procedure utilising the NHS SBS Healthcare Planning, Construction Consultancy and Ancillary Services Framework.

Procurement Information

Compliant direct award process utilising the NHS SBS Healthcare Planning, Construction Consultancy and Ancillary Services Framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e94d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077296-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71315000 - Building services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£67,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
katie.griffin@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
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CORSTORPHINE AND WRIGHT

Further Information

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