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Coventry Station Study for Midlands Connect

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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05 Dec 2025 at 14:17

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, conducted by the West Midlands Combined Authority, pertains to the "Coventry Station Study for Midlands Connect." The focus is on developing intervention packages to enhance access to Coventry's railway station and improve multimodal interchange, aiming to boost patronage in the short-to-medium term. This procurement falls under the services category and was processed through a limited competition method due to its below-threshold status. The tender is associated with transport systems consultancy services and has reached the award stage. The contract was awarded on 4th December 2025, and it commenced on 15th December 2025, concluding on 31st March 2026. The contract's total value is £35,939.54 (gross), and it primarily involves services to be delivered in the UK-G administrative region, with AtkinsRéalis UK Limited as the supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport systems consultancy, particularly those capable of designing integrated transport solutions. Companies with expertise in railway station access improvement and multimodal interchange enhancements may find this project ideal for leveraging their skills to achieve tangible improvements in Coventry. The limited competition nature of the procurement suggests that smaller, yet capable businesses might find an advantageous environment to compete, offering tailored solutions within defined budget constraints. Such projects can bolster a company's portfolio, showcasing their capability to manage government contracts and deliver strategic infrastructure improvements.

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Notice Title

Coventry Station Study for Midlands Connect

Notice Description

The scope of work is to develop several appropriate packages of interventions in Coventry, that could be progressed to improve access to the railway station, improve multimodal interchange and increase patronage in the short-to-medium term.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05efdc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080218-2025
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
£29,949 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 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

ATKINSRÉALIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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