Planning

Supply and Installation of Bus Shelters

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Planning

10 Jun 2026 at 14:33

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Supply and Installation of Bus Shelters". This tender falls under the goods category, specifically related to public authority sub-central government operations, and is classified under CPV codes for bus shelters and bus-stop shelter construction work. The procurement is set to take place in the UK, with the delivery location identified as the West Midlands region. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1st November 2026, running through to 31st October 2031, with a possible extension till 2036. The total estimated contract value is £18,000,000, and a future tender notice is expected on 1st September 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacture and installation of bus shelters to expand their operations within the West Midlands. Companies that are Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria of the planned lot. The project, being handled by a reputable sub-central government authority, aims at enhancing public transport infrastructure, appealing to businesses with expertise in large-scale construction and public utilities. With a substantial budget allocated and a lengthy contract period, this procurement offers sustained business growth for suitable providers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply and Installation of Bus Shelters

Notice Description

For the provision of and installation of bus shelters across Transport for West Midland's bus shelter asset portfolio.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b218
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054852-2026
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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

44212321 - Bus shelters

45213315 - Bus-stop shelter construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2031 Over 5 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
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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