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Provision of Ballast Distribution for Midland Metro Limited - Phase 3

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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14 Jan 2026 at 15:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the West Midlands Combined Authority, a public authority in Birmingham, focused on the "Provision of Ballast Distribution for Midland Metro Limited - Phase 3". This contract, categorized under the works industry and related to track construction, falls within the special regime for utilities. The process was completed as of 14 January 2026, involving a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. The project entailed planning and managing ballast distribution across specified sections. The contract was active from 13 January 2026 to 27 February 2026, with a gross value of £320,246.83.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for companies specialising in track construction works, especially those with experience in transportation infrastructure projects. The successful bidder, Haigh Rail Limited, a small to medium enterprise based in Preston, illustrates the potential for similar-sized firms to engage in such projects. Firms with expertise in managing utilities-related projects and capable of fulfilling requirements under a single supplier framework would be particularly well-suited to compete in future procurements of this nature. The direct procurement method indicates potential for businesses with strong existing relationships or specialised capabilities to secure contracts without extensive competition.

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Notice Title

Provision of Ballast Distribution for Midland Metro Limited - Phase 3

Notice Description

Provision of Ballast Distribution for Midland Metro Limited - Phase 3 Under a Call-Off order for the MML Single Supplier Framework, MML require the contractor to plan, manage and complete the necessary ballast distribution throughout the sections outlined in the Specification.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0605e6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003192-2026
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
£266,872 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jan 2026 - 27 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

HAIGH RAIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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