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title: "Provision of Stocks of Ballast for Midland Metro Limited (4K Tonnes)"
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# Provision of Stocks of Ballast for Midland Metro Limited (4K Tonnes)

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-20581a61-2aa0-42a3-9609-3044664619b8

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## Summary

The Midland Metro Limited contracting process, overseen by the West Midlands Combined Authority, involves the provision of 4,000 tonnes of ballast required urgently for a planned blockade. This procurement falls under the 'Goods used in construction' category, with the delivery set in the West Midlands region. The process follows a direct procurement method through a single tender action, considered below threshold, and has reached the award stage, as of 1st May 2025. The relevant contract period started on 21st April 2025 and extends to 20th April 2026, with the total contract value precisely at £391,516.25 GBP.

This tender offers promising growth opportunities for SMEs, particularly those operating in the construction and transport sectors, as the contract was awarded to Haigh Rail Limited, an SME. Due to the direct method and the urgent nature of the required goods, businesses specialising in railway infrastructure and construction material supply are well-suited to seek similar opportunities in future procurements. This initiative reflects the West Midlands Combined Authority's commitment to involving smaller enterprises in significant regional infrastructural projects.

## Notice

The Provision of Stocks of Ballast for Midland Metro Limited (4k Tonnes). Urgent stocks required to be used during planned blockade.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30ceaaf0-80ae-4af0-aea9-321c6380ba99 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Apr 2025 - 20 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £391,516 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £391,516 |
| 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 | WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B19 3SD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Newtown |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HAIGH RAIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44420000 - Goods used in construction

## Release History

- 1 May 2025 at 14:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30ceaaf0-80ae-4af0-aea9-321c6380ba99

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30ceaaf0-80ae-4af0-aea9-321c6380ba99
  1st May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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