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Development Services Agreement for Witton and Aston Stations

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has completed the procurement process for the Development Services Agreement for the upgrade of Witton and Aston Rail Stations, a priority outlined by the Mayor in April 2025, set to culminate before the UEFA European Football Championships in 2028. This project, situated in Birmingham, falls within the services industry category and involves substantial work at Witton and Aston Stations to improve passenger flow for events at Villa Park Stadium. A direct award procurement method was employed due to the unique role and authority of Network Rail Infrastructure, serving as both supplier and primary landowner, with construction scheduled to span the period from 4 March 2026 to 3 March 2027, valued at approximately £434,202.72 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in engineering design, construction project management, and health and safety services. With an emphasis on integrated transport solutions and collaboration with stakeholders, businesses involved in infrastructure development will benefit from aligning with strategic priorities, enhancing skills and capabilities in large-scale transport and event management projects. Moreover, enterprises able to offer innovative solutions and liaise effectively with key ownership bodies like Network Rail are well-suited to leverage this contract for sustained business growth, particularly firms adept in urban planning and high-volume crowd management logistics.

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Notice Title

Development Services Agreement for Witton and Aston Stations

Notice Description

Development Services Agreement for Witton and Aston Rail Stations. The upgrade of Witton and Aston Stations was identified as a Mayoral priority in April 2025, with delivery of the interventions to be completed ahead of the Euros in 2028, when nearby Villa Park Stadium is set to host 4 international football matches.

Procurement Information

Network Rail are the main landowner and asset owner impacted by the proposed works, and they also control access to the railway due to safety and operational requirements. Network Rail also maintain the standards that any new infrastructure must adhere to. Whilst these can be managed as interfaces, through a different procurement route, the timing constraints and particular risk associated with the asset (an old structure, of unknown condition) means that Network Rail is uniquely placed to manage these risks, and minimise interface risk or delay to the design works.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064d21
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021476-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71317200 - Health and safety services

71320000 - Engineering design services

71541000 - Construction project management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£434,202 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£434,202 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
4 Mar 2026 - 3 Mar 2027 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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