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Supply & Installation of Bus Shelters

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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12 Feb 2026 at 10:35

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority recently completed a procurement process for the "Supply & Installation of Bus Shelters," aimed at enhancing the Transport for West Midlands portfolio within the West Midlands region. This procurement was conducted through a direct method, categorised below the threshold without competition, under the special regime of utilities. The main procurement category was services, and the process reached the award stage on 12th February 2026. The contract was signed on 1st November 2025, with a delivery period extending until the end of December 2025. Bus Shelters Limited, an SME based in Cowbridge, was awarded the contract to provide these services within the UKG region.

This tender presents lucrative business opportunities for companies specialising in the manufacture, installation, and maintenance of street furniture, particularly bus shelters. As the contract covers installation and repair services along with the supply of durable materials, companies with expertise in these areas are particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. SMEs and larger enterprises geared towards sustainable urban development and public infrastructure projects can leverage such contracts to expand their market presence and scale their business operations across the United Kingdom. Being directly awarded without competition, it underscores the importance of established relationships and a strong reputation in the field for securing such opportunities.

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Notice Title

Supply & Installation of Bus Shelters

Notice Description

Supply and Installation of bus shelters across the Transport for West Midlands portfolio within the West Midlands region.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064ea7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012734-2026
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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

44212321 - Bus shelters

45233293 - Installation of street furniture

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 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

BUS SHELTERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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