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title: "Senior Construction Manager on Rail Programme"
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# Senior Construction Manager on Rail Programme

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2c65a80c-12e3-49b1-8f9a-2525b9799f87

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "Senior Construction Manager on Rail Programme," is facilitated by the West Midlands Combined Authority. It falls under the industry category of support services for land, water, and air transport, with additional classification in construction-related services. The procurement is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, and is at the award stage. Key dates include the contract period from 19th December 2025 to 27th February 2026, with an award date of 19th December 2025. The total contract value amounts to £28,000 and follows a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents a strategic opportunity for businesses in the construction and transport support services sector to enhance their portfolios, particularly those capable of managing large contracts. The framework agreement used in procurement signifies a streamlined process for eligible suppliers, facilitating potential business growth. However, this contract was awarded to a large-scale business, Waterman Aspen Ltd, which suggests smaller enterprises, including SMEs and VCSEs, may face challenges due to the suitability criteria outlined in the process.

## Notice

Senior Construction Manager on Rail Programme

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f58794fb-40e8-48f2-b950-4909523b8716 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Dec 2025 - 27 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £103,600 |
| 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 | WATERMAN ASPEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 63700000 - Support services for land, water and air transport
- 71500000 - Construction-related services

## Release History

- 7 Jan 2026 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f58794fb-40e8-48f2-b950-4909523b8716
- 20 Jun 2025 at 08:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6506fd3-0a7f-4a5a-8c65-8717c1477cce

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f58794fb-40e8-48f2-b950-4909523b8716
  7th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6506fd3-0a7f-4a5a-8c65-8717c1477cce
  20th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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