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title: "West Midlands Metro - Ultrasonic Testing"
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buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2024-10-31"
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# West Midlands Metro - Ultrasonic Testing

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5134404e-747c-4798-92fc-cd0622ffaeb4

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority has completed the procurement for ultrasonic rail testing services for the West Midlands Metro. The contract, titled "West Midlands Metro - Ultrasonic Testing," encompasses the supply of manpower to conduct and supervise ultrasonic rail testing along the entire length of the Midland Metro's infrastructure from Wolverhampton to Edgbaston. The procurement stage is in the 'Award' phase, with key dates including the award date of 18 October 2024, and the contract period from 21 October 2024 to 31 December 2024. The industry category is railway-track inspection services, and the procurement method was a competitive quotation process, which falls below the threshold. The total contract value is £35,315.04 GBP.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in railway infrastructure services, particularly those with capabilities in ultrasonic testing. Although the procurement was sought through a limited competitive quotation process, it provides insights into the types of services in demand within the West Midlands region, enabling companies to position themselves for future opportunities. Firms that are well-suited to compete in similar tenders typically have expertise in railway-track inspection and a proven track record of reliable service delivery. Haigh Rail Limited, a large-scale firm, was awarded the contract, indicating a preference for well-established companies within this specific type of work.

## Notice

Supply of manpower to conduct and supervise the ultrasonic rail testing throughout the entire length of Midland Metro's rail infrastructure from Wolverhampton to Edgbaston.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/481b5f1d-c330-4f83-bd3b-76c6f1681890 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 20 Oct 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,315 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,315 |
| 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

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71631470 - Railway-track inspection services

## Release History

- 31 Oct 2024 at 11:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/481b5f1d-c330-4f83-bd3b-76c6f1681890

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/481b5f1d-c330-4f83-bd3b-76c6f1681890
  31st October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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