Award

Programme Manager - 'Swift on Rail Pay As You Go' project

WM TRAINS LIMITED

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ContractAmendment

17 Mar 2026 at 10:28

Award

17 Mar 2026 at 09:17

Summary of the contracting process

WM Trains Limited, a public undertaking based in Birmingham, is overseeing the procurement process for the 'Swift on Rail Pay As You Go' project, focusing on acquiring programme management services. The contract, with a title of "Programme Manager - 'Swift on Rail Pay As You Go' project," was initiated on 17th March 2026, within the railway transport services category. The procurement stage has recently progressed to contract amendment, aiming to sustain project continuity from 1st April 2026 until 31st March 2027, with Canyon Road Limited already awarded as the supplier. The procurement method employed is 'limited', reflecting below threshold competition, and the project location spans the WMR and LNR regions of the United Kingdom. This amendment seeks to ensure seamless programme management by extending the arrangement beyond its initial duration.

This amendment presents promising opportunities for businesses with expertise in programme management, particularly those acquainted with strategic design and implementation in utility-based projects. The focus on ongoing collaboration with the Department for Transport and various stakeholders further enriches the scope for experienced service providers aiming to engage in sustainable transport projects. SMEs and other agile entities capable of addressing technical demands and developed relationships with stakeholders will find themselves well-positioned to contribute to project success and benefit from the expanded timeline. With the option for additional services, businesses can leverage their capabilities to grow by providing complementary expertise that enhances project outcomes.

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Notice Title

Programme Manager - 'Swift on Rail Pay As You Go' project

Notice Description

Provision of Programme Management resource to support with the strategic design and implementation of the Swift on Rail Pay-as-you-go project for the WMR and LNR regions, in collaboration with Department for Transport and other key industry stakeholders.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066bb7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023881-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK10 - Contract Change Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60200000 - Railway transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£151,200 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 202511 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
WM TRAINS LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B3 2ES
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
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CANYON ROAD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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