Planning

Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS) Project for Transport for West Midlands (TfWM)

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Planning

22 May 2026 at 13:56

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority is planning a public procurement process for the deployment of Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS) for Transport for West Midlands (TfWM). This project is categorized under the services industry and will be located in the West Midlands region of the UK. The project aims to establish an integrated, data-driven transport management ecosystem across the region through four C-ITS components. The procurement process is at the planning stage, with the tender having been announced on 22 May 2026 as part of a broader strategic initiative. The implementation is scheduled to start on 1 October 2026 and is expected to conclude by 30 September 2028, with a potential extension until 2030. This selective procurement will be awarded under a framework, following the legal basis outlined in UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in transport infrastructure, data management systems, and traffic-signal services. Companies with expertise in installing illumination and signalling systems or providing traffic-signal maintenance services may find themselves particularly well-suited to compete. With the initiative being foundational for future regional expansion, it offers businesses a chance to participate in a transformative project that aligns with future needs of scalable transport management solutions. Competitive, high-quality proposals that align with the strategic vision of a digital transport infrastructure are likely to be favoured in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS) Project for Transport for West Midlands (TfWM)

Notice Description

Transport for West Midlands (TfWM), as the executive transport body of the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is embarking on a transformational program to deploy Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS) across the region. The project seeks to address the deployment of four integrated C-ITS components that collectively establish a scalable, data-driven transport management ecosystem capable of meeting current demands while providing the foundation for future regional expansion. This procurement represents the foundational phase of a strategic initiative for a digital transport infrastructure.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a1b0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048045-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

45316000 - Installation work of illumination and signalling systems

50232200 - Traffic-signal maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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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