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Coventry South MPV

WM TRAINS LIMITED

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PlanningUpdate

26 Aug 2026 at 12:40

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

27 May 2026 at 12:33

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

WM Trains Limited intends to procure MPV works at Coventry South. The project concerns construction works for railway transport buildings, including railway station construction. It is classified as works and is aimed at delivering infrastructure associated with rail transport. The buyer is WM Trains Limited, a public undertaking based in Birmingham. Delivery is identified within the West Midlands and specifically at Coventry South. The requirement is structured around a rail construction project rather than the supply of standalone goods or routine services. Businesses with relevant railway construction, station development or associated infrastructure capabilities should assess whether their experience matches the planned scope and the staged delivery model described for the project.

This procurement is at the planning stage: WM Trains Limited has announced an intention to procure, but has not yet issued an invitation to tender. The expected procedure is a competitive flexible procedure using two stages. The initial stage is expected to award a Pre-Construction Services Agreement for GRIP Stage 5. Following successful completion, the buyer intends to evaluate the detailed design and cost plan and may negotiate a separate works contract for GRIP Stages 6 to 8; the first agreement does not guarantee that later construction contract. The buyer expected the next notice on 3 September 2026. The planned contract period is 4 January 2027 to 31 March 2028. The procurement is above the applicable threshold.

The project is likely to suit contractors with established railway construction and station infrastructure capability, particularly those able to undertake pre-construction services at GRIP Stage 5 and then develop work through GRIP Stages 6 to 8. Relevant preparation would include demonstrating experience in detailed design, construction planning and cost-plan development for rail-related buildings or stations. Firms with the capacity to work through a staged project, support design and commercial evaluation, and potentially move into a later construction phase are likely to be best placed. The requirement may also suit specialist rail contractors and larger construction businesses able to assemble the design, project-management and delivery resources needed for a complex rail infrastructure scheme.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Coventry South MPV

Notice Description

This contract is for the delivery of MPV works at Coventry South. The project will be procured under a two stage approach. The initial stage will be the award of a Pre- Construction Agreement (PCSA) for GRIP 5. Upon successful completion of the PCSA (GRIP 5) , the contracting authority will evaluate the detailed design and cost plan with a view to negotiating a separate works contract for GRIP Stages 6 to 8. The PCSA itself does not guarantee award of the full construction phase

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a60c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081255-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45213320 - Construction work for buildings relating to railway transport

45213321 - Railway station construction work

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Sep 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jan 2027 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WM TRAINS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B3 2ES
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
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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