Planning

Supply of Timetable Cases

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Planning

10 Jun 2026 at 14:21

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority is planning a public procurement process for the "Supply of Timetable Cases" project. This procurement, categorised in the goods industry, specifically targets supply items such as timetables and signage materials, essential for Transport for West Midland's bus stops and stations. Located in Birmingham, the contracting authority is identified as a sub-central government public authority. The procurement is currently in the planning stage as of June 2026, with a future notice date set for 1st August 2026. Contracts are expected to commence on 1st October 2026, with an initial contract period lasting until 30th September 2031, offering potential renewal extensions up to 30th September 2036. The budget for this procurement is estimated at £1,200,000 gross, with £1,000,000 excluding VAT.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given the suitability clause for SMEs and the substantial contract value. Businesses specialising in manufacturing or supplying transportation-related infrastructure, such as signage or timetable case providers, will find this procurement suitable. Additionally, companies with a strong track record in delivering similar utility components within the United Kingdom will be well-positioned to compete effectively in this competitive process. Securing this contract could establish a foothold in the public sector market for the selected supplier, enhancing their reputation and opening further public and private sector opportunities.

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Notice Title

Supply of Timetable Cases

Notice Description

Supply of time table cases to be utilised across Transport for West Midland's asset portfolio (bus stops and stations).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b210
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054840-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

30199790 - Timetables

34928470 - Signage

34928471 - Sign materials

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2031 Over 5 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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