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Supply of Mechanical Engineering Support Services

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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23 Jan 2026 at 08:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has completed a procurement process titled "Supply of Mechanical Engineering Support Services" within the civil engineering consultancy services industry. The procurement was executed via a limited method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, utilising the NHS SBS Framework. The process concluded with a contract awarded to Edmond Shipway for the delivery of mechanical, engineering and public health services. This award was part of NHS SBS Framework Lot 11 and was signed on 22nd January 2026. The contract, valued at £250,000, is located in the West Midlands region of the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on civil engineering and consultancy services, particularly those that are already equipped to engage in direct award opportunities under accredited frameworks like NHS SBS. SMEs with expertise in mechanical and engineering services, as well as those capable of delivering public health services, would find themselves well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. For companies operating in the West Midlands region, this contract sets a precedent and could lead to further collaboration with regional authorities, thereby expanding their business footprint within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Mechanical Engineering Support Services

Notice Description

West Midlands Combined Authority have awarded a contract to Edmond Shipway for the delivery of Mechanical, Engineering and Public Health Services via a compliant direct award route utilising the NHS SBS Framework for HealthCare Planning, Construction Consultancy and Ancillary Services - Lot 11.

Lot Information

Lot 1

West Midlands Combined Authority have awarded a contract to Edmond Shipway for the delivery of Mechanical, Engineering and Public Health Services via a compliant direct award route utilising the NHS SBS Framework for HealthCare Planning, Construction Consultancy and Ancillary Services - Lot 11.

Procurement Information

compliant direct award utilising the NHS SBS Framework - SBS10190

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060ce1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006006-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20261 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
katie.griffin@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

EDMOND SHIPWAY

Further Information

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