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Preliminary Market Engagement for Midland Metro Limited- Tram Wheel Lathe Servicing and Maintenance

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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05 May 2026 at 10:19

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Preliminary Market Engagement for Midland Metro Limited- Tram Wheel Lathe Servicing and Maintenance," which falls under the services category within the transportation industry. The engagement aims to assess supplier capabilities and service delivery models for maintaining rail wheel lathes. This procurement initiative is located in the UKG region, with the main focus being Birmingham, UK. The preliminary market engagement responses are due by 13th May 2026, and it is a part of the broader legal framework established by the UKPGA 2023/54. An official notice is expected by 1st June 2026. The procurement possesses a contract period scheduled from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2029, and the process is designed to accommodate SMEs.

This procurement process represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in transportation equipment and railway track maintenance services to engage at an early stage and potentially shape the final procurement strategy and specifications. Companies specialising in these areas with a track record of servicing and maintaining rail infrastructure will find this an ideal opportunity to expand their clientele and market reach. SMEs in particular are encouraged to participate, presenting a chance for smaller businesses to compete in a public procurement initiative that values innovation and service capacity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Preliminary Market Engagement for Midland Metro Limited- Tram Wheel Lathe Servicing and Maintenance

Notice Description

Midland Metro Limited (MML) is undertaking preliminary market engagement to understand supplier capability, capacity, and potential service delivery models for the maintenance and support of rail wheel lathes. The information gathered will help inform the development of the procurement strategy and finalised specification.

Planning Information

Midland Metro Limited (MML) is undertaking preliminary market engagement to understand supplier capability, capacity, and potential service delivery models for the maintenance and support of rail wheel lathes. The information gathered will help inform the development of the procurement strategy and finalised specification. Respondents are required to reply to the questions provided.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069111
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040905-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

33952000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50225000 - Railway-track maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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