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22 Jul 2026 at 07:33

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has completed a procurement process for the "Provision of Verkada-based system for Midland Metro Limited". This project, located in Birmingham within the UKG region, falls under the industry category of services, specifically involving surveillance and security systems and devices, and installation services of communications equipment. The process was executed via a direct procurement method, below the threshold without competition. The contract was awarded to TACTILE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED on 10th March 2026, with the service period running from 11th March to 13th March 2026. The total contract value amounts to £38,324.68 GBP, with a net amount of £31,937.23 GBP.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for growth in the realm of technology services, particularly for businesses specialising in security systems and related installations. Companies similar to TACTILE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED, which falls under the SME category, could find such opportunities lucrative. This contract highlights the advantages for small to medium enterprises to engage in public sector projects when a direct procurement route is employed, suggesting pathways for greater market entry and potential business expansion within public sector utilities projects.

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Notice Title

Provision of Verkada-based system for Midland Metro Limited

Notice Description

Provision and installation of a Verkada-based solution for Midland Metro Limited, integrating an Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) system with their Verkada Guest Management platform

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d05f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068938-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

35120000 - Surveillance and security systems and devices

51300000 - Installation services of communications equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,937 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20264 months ago
Contract Period
11 Mar 2026 - 13 Mar 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

TACTILE TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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