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16 Jun 2026 at 14:58

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has completed a procurement process for the project titled "UTILITY DIVERSIONS - C4 FEE," focusing on diversionary works on the national electricity grid network at Tower Street, Walsall, Birmingham. This procurement falls under the public works category, specifically construction work for pipelines and power lines. The procurement method utilised was direct, categorised as below threshold without competition, in a special regime concerning utilities. The procurement stage has moved to the 'Award' stage, with key dates including the signing of the contract on 10th June 2026, and the contract period running from 29th June 2026 to 3rd July 2026. The project is linked to the Sprint Phase 2 construction works, particularly Package G1 within Walsall Town Centre.

The tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in utility diversions and construction work on power lines and infrastructure. Companies with expertise in large-scale utility projects and familiarity with the regulatory and operational frameworks of sub-central public authorities will find this procurement especially relevant. Engagement with the West Midlands Combined Authority in such infrastructure projects could serve as a strategic expansion for firms looking to establish or strengthen their presence in the Midlands region of the UK, opening avenues for collaborating on future regional utility and infrastructure developments.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

UTILITY DIVERSIONS - C4 FEE

Notice Description

Diversionary works on the national electricity grid network on Tower Street, Walsall, Birmingham. This is part of the advanced utilities works package linked to the Sprint Phase 2 construction works: Package G1 - Walsall Town Centre.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b63e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056779-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45230000 - Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,960 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 Jun 2026 - 3 Jul 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

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

NATIONAL GRID ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION MIDLANDS

Further Information

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