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East Birmingham and North Solihull Design and Outline Business Case

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Planning

30 Jun 2026 at 10:32

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority, a sub-central government public authority, is planning a procurement process titled "East Birmingham and North Solihull Design and Outline Business Case". This procurement is in the planning stage as of 30th June 2026, according to the published pipeline notice. The project focuses on transport planning and design related to the East Birmingham and North Solihull transport corridors within the United Kingdom. The main industry category is services, specifically highways consultancy services, under a selective procurement method as an award under a framework. The project is expected to start on 4th January 2027 and run until 2nd January 2029, with a potential extension until 2nd January 2030. Interested businesses should contact the procurement team via email at procurement.team@wmca.org.uk.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport planning and highways consultancy services. Companies with experience in designing and implementing comprehensive transport solutions can leverage this framework to expand their portfolio and establish relationships within the public sector. Given the competitive nature of this procurement process, businesses with a strong background in public infrastructure development, particularly those familiar with the legal and operational frameworks in the West Midlands region, will be well-positioned to compete. The prospective contract, spanning several years with a potential renewal, provides a stable, long-term engagement opportunity for successful bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

East Birmingham and North Solihull Design and Outline Business Case

Notice Description

Transport planning and design linked to the East Birmingham and North Solihull transport corridors and Outline Business Case.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bfe5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061134-2026
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71311210 - Highways consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jan 2027 - 2 Jan 2029 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
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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