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title: "CWC26048 - BCT Metro Support 2026"
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buyer: "WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL"
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# CWC26048 - BCT Metro Support 2026

Buyer: WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0cec0a60-5693-40b4-a73f-ff0d29130efc

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## Summary

The City of Wolverhampton Council, acting on behalf of Black Country Transport, has completed the award stage for a contract titled "CWC26048 - BCT Metro Support 2026," under the industry category of highways consultancy services. This procurement relates to the technical approval and supervision of Metro-related works for the Metro extension in Wolverhampton, UK. This direct award contract was part of the ongoing Metro extension project that commenced in 2017, utilising the ESPO 664_25 Lot 5 Framework and involved a financial commitment of £71,378.81. The contract with Aecom Limited, a large-scale enterprise, starts on 3rd August 2026 and will conclude on 3rd August 2027.

This procurement process presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in infrastructure and consultancy services, especially those providing expert solutions and technical supervision in transportation projects. Firms that can navigate complex infrastructure projects and possess demonstrable expertise in highways consultancy would be well-suited to similar future opportunities. Additionally, with the procurement method favouring direct awards, enterprises that establish robust partnerships and proven capabilities with local government bodies like Wolverhampton City Council will position themselves as strong contenders in such strategic public sector endeavours.

## Notice

City of Wolverhampton Council on behalf of Black Country Transport are seeking an organisation to provide support on the Metro extension in Wolverhampton. The delivery of the Wolverhampton City Centre Metro Extension has been ongoing since 2017. The technical approval and supervision of Metro related works are a significant and complex undertaking which requires subject matter experts to support the Local Highway Authority in their decision making. Utilising ESPO 664_25 Lot 5 Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0555ea15-2790-4728-b875-74928171bcdf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Aug 2026 - 3 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £71,378 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £71,378 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WOLVERHAMPTON |
| Post town | Wolverhampton |
| Postcode | WV1 1RL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG39 Wolverhampton |
| Local authority | Wolverhampton |
| Electoral ward | St Peters |
| Westminster constituency | Wolverhampton West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AECOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311210 - Highways consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2026 at 10:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0555ea15-2790-4728-b875-74928171bcdf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0555ea15-2790-4728-b875-74928171bcdf
  5th August 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.wolverhampton.gov.uk

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