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Provision of Priestfield Mitigations LC084 - Phase 2- Transition Renewal Works for Midland Metro Limited (MML)

West Midlands Combined Authority

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26 Aug 2026 at 08:34

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Summary of the contracting process

West Midlands Combined Authority procured phase 2 transition renewal works to mitigate issues at Priestfield on the Midland Metro. The work covers review of stored ballast levels, complete removal of contaminated ballast down to geotextile level, replacement and alignment of ballast, drainage surveying and cleaning, and drainage design. This is track construction work for Midland Metro Limited, delivered in the West Midlands. The requirement sits within the authority’s rail and light-rail infrastructure responsibilities and is focused on renewing track formation and associated drainage rather than general civil engineering. Businesses with experience in tramway or railway track renewal, ballast handling, contaminated-material removal and drainage works would find the technical scope most relevant.

The procurement has reached completion and was awarded through a direct award under the Midland Metro Limited Single Supplier Framework, without a further competition. The contract was awarded to Haigh Rail Limited, an SME, and signed on 31 July 2026. Its value is £135,448.37 including the stated currency of GBP. The procurement used a limited procedure, with price as the award criterion. The single lot covering the Priestfield mitigation and transition renewal works is marked cancelled, while the recorded award and contract are active. The award was made directly because the framework had a sole supplier and allowed call-off contracts without reopening competition. One bid was recorded, submitted electronically by an SME.

This procurement shows demand from the West Midlands Combined Authority for specialist light-rail track renewal and mitigation work delivered through an established single-supplier framework. A credible future competitor would need practical capability in assessing and replacing ballast, including identifying and removing contaminated material to geotextile level, followed by accurate track alignment. It would also need rail or tramway drainage expertise covering site surveys, cleaning and design, with the ability to coordinate these activities as one work package. Relevant delivery experience on operational or urban rail infrastructure, competent site and environmental controls, and evidence of completing technically integrated track and drainage works would strengthen a supplier’s position. The selected supplier’s SME status indicates that specialist smaller contractors can be suitable for this scale of requirement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Priestfield Mitigations LC084 - Phase 2- Transition Renewal Works for Midland Metro Limited (MML)

Notice Description

A Direct Award for the Provision of Priestfield Mitigations LC084 - Phase 2 - Transition Renewal Works for Midland Metro Limited (MML), using the MML Single Supplier Framework.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Priestfield Mitigations LC084 - Phase 2- Transition Renewal Works for Midland Metro Limited (MML). The following activities will be required throughout this work package: 1. Review of current on-site stored ballast levels 2. Full removal of contaminated ballast to geotextile level 3. Replacement of ballast including alignment 4. Drainage survey and cleaning 5. Drainage Design

Procurement Information

The contract was awarded through a direct award process under an existing internal Framework Agreement established in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations. The Framework Agreement was awarded to a single supplier and contains provisions governing the award of call-off contracts without reopening competition. In accordance with the terms of the Framework Agreement, the Authority has awarded this call-off contract directly to the sole framework supplier. The award is consistent with the scope, terms and conditions established within the Framework Agreement and no further competition was required

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ebfd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081054-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45234116 - Track construction works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£135,448 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAIGH RAIL LIMITED

Further Information

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