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Midland Metro Limited (MML) Low Level Surfacing Works for Lodge Road LR030

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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31 Dec 2025 at 11:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the West Midlands Combined Authority, focusing on the Midland Metro Limited (MML) Low Level Surfacing Works for Lodge Road LR030, falls under the works category, specifically track construction. The project was located in Birmingham, with the buyer's address at 16 Summer Lane, Birmingham, B19 3SD. The procurement method was direct, below the threshold, and executed without competition. Key dates include the contract start on 1st December 2025, with completion by 30th June 2026. Notably, the entire process reached completion status, with the contract being awarded to Haigh Rail Limited, based in Preston, Lancashire.

This tender presents potential growth opportunities for businesses specialising in track construction and civil engineering works. Firms with the capability to improve pedestrian safety and track maintenance can leverage such contracts to enhance their portfolios. Although this tender was completed without competition, businesses in the related industry can expect similar future opportunities, particularly those familiar with utility special regimes. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like Haigh Rail Limited, who operate efficiently in niche markets, would be well-suited to compete for contracts of this nature.

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Notice Title

Midland Metro Limited (MML) Low Level Surfacing Works for Lodge Road LR030

Notice Description

Following a detailed review of Lodge Road Tram Stop, essential works have been identified to address track and civil interface issues. The objective is to complete these improvements across the entire stop to enhance pedestrian safety and ensure long-term track maintenance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fe80
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086549-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45234116 - Track construction works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£299,680 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Dec 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 6-12 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

HAIGH RAIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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