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Provision of OLE Switching Resource (Ballast distribution) for Midland Metro Limited (MML)

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Award

31 Dec 2025 at 09:07

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has completed a procurement process titled "Provision of OLE Switching Resource (Ballast distribution) for Midland Metro Limited (MML)". This contract falls under the services category, with a specific focus on repair and maintenance services, located in the UK region. The procurement was conducted via a direct method below the competitive threshold, specifically catering to the special regime of utilities. This process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to Electrification Construction Services Limited. Notably, the agreement was signed on 26th December 2025, with the service period scheduled between 9th January 2026 and 14th February 2026.

This tender presents potential growth avenues for SMEs specialising in utility services, particularly those with expertise in repair and maintenance operations. The procurement's direct method indicates an expedited process, favouring businesses with established qualifications and ready capacity to deliver critical infrastructure services. Companies like Electrification Construction Services Limited, which are adept in supporting infrastructure with niche services like ballast distribution for overhead line systems, would find this contract particularly beneficial for expanding their portfolio in public sector collaborations, enhancing their reputation and opening doors to future contracts within the sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of OLE Switching Resource (Ballast distribution) for Midland Metro Limited (MML)

Notice Description

Switching Resources for the Midland Metro Limited (MML) for their Overhead Line system - required for the Ballast distribution ahead of a blockade.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fe67
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086519-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,570 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Dec 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Dec 20251 months ago
Contract Period
9 Jan 2026 - 14 Feb 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

ELECTRIFICATION CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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