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Midlands Rail Hub - Nottingham - Lincoln

West Midlands Combined Authority

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23 Oct 2026 at 12:31

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Summary of the contracting process

West Midlands Combined Authority commissioned consultancy services for the Midlands Rail Hub project’s Nottingham–Lincoln element. The work concerns infrastructure consultancy related to this rail scheme, rather than construction delivery itself. The procurement was managed by the authority, based in Birmingham. The stated delivery location is the United Kingdom; no more specific delivery place is identified. The requirement is focused on advice and consultancy for the Nottingham–Lincoln part of the Midlands Rail Hub, making it relevant to firms working in rail infrastructure consultancy and related project support.

The procurement is complete and a contract was awarded to Steer Davies & Gleave Limited. The contract was signed on 22 October 2026 and is active, with a value of £40,000. The award was made through a limited procedure without prior publication of a competition notice. The stated rationale was additional services ordered from the original supplier under the conditions allowed by the regulations; the procurement also cites protection of exclusive rights. The requirement was organised as one lot, but that lot is recorded as cancelled while the award and contract are active. Price was the stated award criterion. One bid was recorded.

This award shows demand from West Midlands Combined Authority for specialist consultancy on the Nottingham–Lincoln element of a rail infrastructure programme. A credible competitor for comparable work would need experience providing consultancy tied to rail infrastructure projects, with the ability to support a defined corridor or scheme rather than deliver construction. The selection took place as additional services from an original supplier, so incumbency and continuity with existing work were material to this particular award route. Firms seeking to compete when this buyer next procures a comparable requirement should be able to demonstrate relevant project knowledge and deliver focused technical consultancy at a modest scale. Price was the recorded evaluation basis, so a clear, competitive cost proposal would also matter.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Midlands Rail Hub - Nottingham - Lincoln

Notice Description

Consultancy services relating to Midlands Rail Hub Nottingham - Lincoln

Lot Information

Lot 1

Consultancy services relating to MRH Nottingham - Lincoln

Procurement Information

Additional deliveries by the original supplier ordered under the strict conditions stated in the regulation

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-078ee4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/100436-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Steer Davies Gleave

Further Information

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