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Provision of Emergency Works New Inn Junction A41 for Midland Metro Limited

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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23 Apr 2026 at 17:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Emergency Works New Inn Junction A41 for Midland Metro Limited" was conducted by the West Midlands Combined Authority, situated at 16 Summer Lane, Birmingham. This contract, related to track construction works, aimed at replacing fractured embedded groove rail at the New Inn Junction on the A41 to ensure safe operations and minimise disruption. The procurement, classified under the utilities special regime, followed a direct method without competition due to its below-threshold nature. It was completed with a contract signed on 9 March 2026, and the works executed swiftly between 10 and 11 March 2026, underlining the urgency of the situation.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in emergency works and track construction within the public sector. Being awarded to HAIGH RAIL LIMITED, a small and medium-sized enterprise, it highlights the potential for SMEs to engage in essential public infrastructure projects. Companies with expertise in rapid rail repair and maintenance, particularly those that operate within the UK, could find similar opportunities with contracting authorities like the West Midlands Combined Authority. The direct procurement method suggests strategic opportunities for firms capable of responding to urgent requirements efficiently.

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Notice Title

Provision of Emergency Works New Inn Junction A41 for Midland Metro Limited

Notice Description

Provision of Emergency Works at New Inn Junction A41 for Midland Metro Limited. Emergency works were required to replace fractured embedded groove rail at the New Inn Junction on A41. Rapid replacement of the 6ft leg of the Birmingham Line was essential to maintain safe operations and minimise disruption.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068a23
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037316-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45234116 - Track construction works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£33,530 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2026 - 11 Mar 2026 30 days
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

HAIGH RAIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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