Supplemental Agreement to an existing Development Services Agreement for Engineering Stage 4 for Witton and Aston Rail Stations

West Midlands Combined Authority

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

09 Jun 2026 at 11:28

Award

21 May 2026 at 16:13

Award

21 May 2026 at 16:04

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has undertaken a public procurement process to award a supplemental agreement with Network Rail Infrastructure for Engineering Stage 4 related to Witton and Aston Rail Stations. The procurement falls under the industry category for health, safety, engineering design, and construction project management services, based in the Birmingham region, UK. The procurement method employed was a direct award, justified by Network Rail's existing asset control and their capacity to manage structural modifications and associated risks. The contract was signed on 8th June 2026 and is active until 7th June 2027.

This tender presents an opportunity for growth for businesses engaged in engineering, construction, and rail infrastructure sectors, particularly those with expertise in large-scale public transport projects. Network Rail's involvement stipulates significant technical collaboration, making the tender particularly well-suited for businesses with a robust track record in structural alterations and public infrastructure. The project entails comprehensive improvements around Witton Station, enhancing passenger flows and station aesthetics, thus aligning with wider transport and urban development plans, leading to potential long-term partnerships and innovations in infrastructure development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supplemental Agreement to an existing Development Services Agreement for Engineering Stage 4 for Witton and Aston Rail Stations

Notice Description

Design development Engineering Stage (ES3) has commenced with Network Rail under a previous Direct Award Report (DAR) reference RFQ-WMRE-WPG-2025-0001 and Notices were published in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 public procurement regulations We are now proposing to continue the development phase into ES4 with Network Rail. As per the initial ES3 work scope, Network Rail are best placed to complete this work as the scheme requires significant structural alterations to an existing Network Rail asset. This means that Network Rail are best placed to manage the risks associated with design and construction

Procurement Information

Network Rail are best placed to complete this work as the scheme requires significant structural alterations to an existing Network Rail asset. This means that Network Rail are best placed to manage the risks associated with design and construction on their property.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069fc2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054190-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71317200 - Health and safety services

71320000 - Engineering design services

71541000 - Construction project management services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£770,262 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£770,262 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20264 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jun 2026 - 7 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
Postcode Area
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

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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