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Supplemental Agreement to an existing Development Services Agreement (DSA) for Witton and Aston Stations for Engineering Services stage 4 (ES4)

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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21 May 2026 at 15:13

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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21 May 2026 at 15:04

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Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has entered the award stage of its procurement process for a supplemental agreement to an existing Development Services Agreement for Engineering Services Stage 4 (ES4) at Witton and Aston Stations. The project, with a value of approximately £924,315.20, is classified under services and follows a direct award procurement method due to the technical complexities involved. The contract, assigned to Network Rail Infrastructure, begins on 4 June 2026 and ends on 3 June 2027. Located in Birmingham, part of the UKG region, the procurement relates to engineering design and construction services, potentially enhancing infrastructure ahead of key 2028 events, such as the UEFA European Football Championships.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering design, construction project management, and related safety services. With the focus on substantial structural alterations and improvements to rail stations, companies experienced in large-scale infrastructure projects, particularly those with expertise in rail services, safety assurance, and urban development, are well-suited for collaboration. The direct involvement with Network Rail and planned enhancements to passenger flow at major event sites could result in extended partnerships and future project engagements for firms contributing to this development stage.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supplemental Agreement to an existing Development Services Agreement (DSA) for Witton and Aston Stations for Engineering Services stage 4 (ES4)

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

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. It is proposed to use a supplemental agreement to the existing Development Services Agreement

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/047332-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
3 Jun 2026 - 3 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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