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title: "Rapid Transit Ticketing Options for the West Midlands"
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# Rapid Transit Ticketing Options for the West Midlands

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-315957f7-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Rapid Transit Ticketing Options for the West Midlands" has been completed by the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA). This initiative, classified under the CPV code 71241000 for feasibility studies, was aimed at exploring future payment and ticketing solutions for the rapid transit system in the West Midlands, UK. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 7th October 2016 and the contract period running from 14th November 2016 to 5th December 2016. The awarded contract was given to AECOM Ltd on 2nd December 2016, and it is active until 31st January 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the consultancy and engineering sectors, particularly those specialising in civil engineering and advisory services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as this project aims to innovate and enhance transport solutions, making it ideal for businesses inclined towards developing effective public transport systems and payment technologies. With the ongoing interest in sustainable transport options, companies that focus on technological advancements in ticketing and payment systems would find this project particularly suited to their capabilities.

## Notice

Transport for West Midlands (TfWM), part of the WMCA, are seeking to undertake a study into understanding future solutions for payments and ticketing on its rapid transit system in the West Midlands which supports the vision of these modes being high-quality alternatives to the car and offers customers innovative payment solutions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fabfb38e-19de-4523-9766-58e60fbccaf4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Dec 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Oct 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 5 Dec 2016 - 31 Jan 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | AECOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 Dec 2016 at 15:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fabfb38e-19de-4523-9766-58e60fbccaf4
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/486a76b3-76b2-4924-ae4b-8e6d65606ced

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fabfb38e-19de-4523-9766-58e60fbccaf4
  2nd December 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/486a76b3-76b2-4924-ae4b-8e6d65606ced
  16th September 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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