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title: "Metro - Technical Approval Authority"
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buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-06-11"
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# Metro - Technical Approval Authority

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-264fd86a-8395-4d50-b707-df284640e537

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority has overseen a procurement process titled "Metro - Technical Approval Authority" aimed at providing transport systems consultancy services within the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender, which operates under a selective procurement method called a call-off from a framework agreement, has moved to the award stage, with completion status achieved on 11th June 2026. The contract is valued at £74,572 and spans from 8th June 2026 to 31st December 2026. This procurement process caters specifically to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and is associated with services in the transport industry category.

This procurement opportunity represents a significant prospect for businesses specialising in transport systems consultancy services to collaborate with a major regional authority. Particularly suited for SMEs, the contract enables such companies to expand their project portfolios by engaging with the West Midlands Combined Authority. Suppliers with expertise in technical approval within the transport sector would find this tender beneficial for establishing a foothold in regional public infrastructure projects, thereby promoting business growth and capability development.

## Notice

The provision of a Technical Approval Authority is required to act on behalf of WMCA to oversee and endorse the technical approval in principle (AIP) of a design where required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7baac94b-4170-4ee1-83d8-59d70d364693 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Jun 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £74,572 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £74,572 |
| 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 | JACOBS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2026 at 15:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7baac94b-4170-4ee1-83d8-59d70d364693

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7baac94b-4170-4ee1-83d8-59d70d364693
  11th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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