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Midland Metro Limited (MML) - Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) Maintenance Inspections (South) - Wednesbury Parkway to Edgbaston Village Tram Stop

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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06 Mar 2026 at 15:48

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Midland Metro Limited (MML) - Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) Maintenance Inspections (South) - Wednesbury Parkway to Edgbaston Village Tram Stop". This contract falls under the services category, specifically "Technical inspection services of engineering structures". The procurement method employed was a direct award, owing to extreme urgency as dictated by unforeseeable events, and managed via the Omni CPV NVMSP Framework by Constellia Public Limited. The procurement stage was finalised as an award on 26th January 2026, with no prior publication of a call for competition due to the urgency of the requirement. This process addresses the contract value of £601,498.74, and involves service delivery within the UK, particularly in the UKG region. The contract was signed on 20th January 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth within the technical inspection services industry, especially for businesses looking to engage with large-scale infrastructure maintenance projects. Companies specialising in engineering structure inspections, particularly those with rapid response capabilities, could thrive under similar exigent conditions, as evidenced by the direct awarding process employed here. The requirement for these services spans from Wednesbury Parkway to Edgbaston Village, highlighting regional development opportunities for local firms. Larger establishments with the framework agreements akin to Constellia Public Limited, which successfully secured the contract, may find competitive advantage in responding swiftly to urgent and unforeseen public procurement needs.

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Notice Title

Midland Metro Limited (MML) - Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) Maintenance Inspections (South) - Wednesbury Parkway to Edgbaston Village Tram Stop

Notice Description

Contract Award for the Provision of Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) Maintenance Inspections and associated activities for Midland Metro Limited (South - Wednesbury Parkway to Edgbaston Village)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract Award for the Provision of Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) Maintenance Inspections and associated activities for Midland Metro Limited (South - Wednesbury Parkway to Edgbaston Village

Procurement Information

A restricted RFQ was issued to three suppliers on the basis that the project value would fall below the threshold for a Utilities Services Contract. However, all bids received exceeded the GPA threshold, meaning the restricted RFQ process could no longer be considered compliant. Given the urgency of the requirement, a decision was taken to proceed with a Direct Award via the Omni CPV NVMSP Framework, managed by Constellia Public Ltd

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06648f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020563-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71631400 - Technical inspection services of engineering structures

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£601,498 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 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

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
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONSTELLIA PUBLIC

Further Information

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