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title: "WMCA Framework Agreement relating to the provision of Diversionary Utilities Works for Metro extensions or any Major Highways Schemes"
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# WMCA Framework Agreement relating to the provision of Diversionary Utilities Works for Metro extensions or any Major Highways Schemes

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-396fddfe-5a40-471d-b427-534d1822082d

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has awarded a £30 million framework agreement for the provision of Diversionary Utilities Works for Metro extensions or Major Highways Schemes. The procurement method used was a Restricted procedure, with the contract period running from February 1, 2023, to January 31, 2027. The buying organisation is based in Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom, and the industry category is Construction work for highways and roads.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses, especially SMEs, in the communications, electricity, gas, and water infrastructure sectors to participate in delivering utilities works for Metro extensions and highways schemes. Businesses with expertise in utility contracting and civil engineering would be well-suited to compete for this framework agreement, which aims to support the development of transportation infrastructure in the West Midlands region.

## Notice

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is developing further extensions to Midland Metro. Metro Line 1 has been in operation since 1999 and the Birmingham City Centre Extension (BCCE) has been open since May 2016. WMCA has appointed utility contractors to a tendered framework to assist the utilities team to deliver the diversions in advance of the main works. This framework contract is for the provision of Diversionary Utilities Works for Metro Extensions and any Major Highways Schemes. The framework is split into two Lots: - Lot 1 (Communications, Electricity and Gas infrastructure) - Lot 2 (Water-Clean and Waste infrastructure)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80622b91-6e12-49fe-80f5-1f0db83a1fee |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2023 - 31 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000,000 |
| 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 | 6 |
| Supplier names | AMELIO UTILITIES LIMITED (TRADING AS AMELIO GROUP; BARHALE; CPC CIVILS; FINCHER UTILITIES; S & R CONSTRUCTION; SVELLA CONNECT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45233100 - Construction work for highways, roads

## Release History

- 1 Mar 2023 at 11:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80622b91-6e12-49fe-80f5-1f0db83a1fee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80622b91-6e12-49fe-80f5-1f0db83a1fee
  1st March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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