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Stratford Gateway works

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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02 Dec 2025 at 09:45

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), operating as a regional authority in Birmingham, has completed a procurement process for the "Stratford Gateway works" project. This contract pertains to architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services, with the project location in the United Kingdom (region UKG). The award was finalised on 1st December 2025, with the contract period running up until 30th May 2027, and an optional six-month extension. The procurement process was conducted using a limited method through the NHS SBS framework, allowing a direct award to Corstorphine & Wright without a prior call for competition.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for large-scale businesses in the architectural and engineering services sector. Companies engaged in scheme designs and feasibility studies can leverage similar frameworks for direct awards in the future. Given the nature of the procurement method used, businesses looking to expand into public sector contracts should consider establishing strong connections within NHS frameworks or similar institutions, facilitating growth by participating in a streamlined award process. This tender highlights the potential for business growth by engaging in public projects through strategic alliances and framework agreements.

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Notice Title

Stratford Gateway works

Notice Description

WMCA is awarding a supplier to develop scheme designs and conduct a one-off feasibility study for the Stratford site.

Lot Information

Lot 1

WMCA is awarding a supplier to develop scheme designs and conduct a one-off feasibility study for the Stratford site. This contract is being awarded to Corstorphine and Wright via NHS Shared Business Services SBS10190. Additional information: The contract is being awarded to Corstorphine and Wright via NHS shared business services. The contract commences on the 1st December 2025 and ends on the 30th May 2027. There is an optional extension of 6 months.

Options: This contract is for 18 months with an additional optional 6 month extension at no additional value.

Procurement Information

This contract has been awarded via the NHS SBS framework. This framework allows for a direct award as a compliant route to market which does not call for prior publication of competition.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ec85
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078741-2025
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

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71200000 - Architectural and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£68,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Lydia Russell
Contact Email
lydia.russell@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 & WRIGHT

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