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21 Jul 2026 at 11:58

Summary of the contracting process

The recent contract award involves Wirral Council, located in Wallasey, UK, as the buying organisation. The contract, titled "Business Case Development: Birkenhead Central Gateway & Core Active Travel Network," focuses on providing consultancy services within the infrastructure and engineering services category. The procurement process, concluded on 21st July 2026, was conducted under a selective method and is part of a framework agreement. The completed contract signifies the delivery of an integrated Strategic Outline Business Case under the Transport for the City Regions funding programme facilitated by the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority. The contract period commences on 31st July 2026 and ends on 31st December 2026, with a potential six-month renewal subject to approval.

This tender creates significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in infrastructure consultancy and engineering services. These businesses can engage in delivering strategic, high-impact projects that align with regional transportation and infrastructure development goals. Companies like STEER DAVIES & GLEAVE LIMITED, the awarded supplier, which operates at a large scale, showcase the feasibility of competing in such public procurement initiatives. Businesses that are aiming to expand their portfolio in urban development and public infrastructure will find such tenders particularly beneficial. Engaging in these processes allows them to contribute to pivotal regional projects, potentially opening doors to further opportunities within the public sector framework.

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Notice Title

Business Case Development: Birkenhead Central Gateway & Core Active Travel Network

Notice Description

The Services required under this Contract comprise the delivery of a fully integrated Gateway 2 Strategic Outline Business Case (SOBC) to the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority's (LCRCA) Transport for the City Regions (TCR) funding programme for the following projects: - Birkenhead Central Gateway - Core Active Travel Network

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cfcf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068685-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£126,360 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WIRRAL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WALLASEY
Postcode
CH44 8ED
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Seacombe
Westminster Constituency
Wallasey

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STEER DAVIES & GLEAVE

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