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title: "Access to Rail Corridors 5"
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# Access to Rail Corridors 5

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-520f5ab0-fa2b-45f5-9a45-4f98937271b7

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the West Midlands Combined Authority, has reached the award stage for two consultancy contracts in the transport systems sector, classified under CPV code 71311200. The first project, "Access to Rail Corridors 5," involves a corridor improvement study across the East and West Midlands, with a contract period from 10th October 2025 to 27th February 2026. The second, "Future Scenarios Phase 3," aims to explore service alterations to enhance connectivity, running from 22nd September 2025 to 31st March 2026. Both contracts, valued approximately at £38,911, were awarded under limited procurement methods, specifically competitive quotations below the threshold. The awards, announced on 15th October 2025, emphasise the consulting requirements of these strategic transport studies.

These tenders present significant growth opportunities for large-scale consultancy firms specialising in transport systems. Businesses equipped with expertise in transport consultancy services, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality analytical and strategic insights into rail corridor improvements and connectivity enhancements, are well-suited to compete. While the projects are not tailored for SMEs or VCSE entities, they offer lucrative prospects for large corporations like Steer Davies Gleave and Atkins Realis, who have successfully secured contracts. By participating in these initiatives, businesses can expand their portfolio in the public sector, fostering relationships within the East and West Midlands regional transport frameworks.

## Notice

Access to Rail Corridor Studies (ARCS) is our approach to reviewing corridors across the Midlands, exploring how people currently travel along the corridor and developing a Corridor Improvement Plan that sets out what could be done to improve their access to train stations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/597552d7-f569-4779-be02-d5a0a382f48d |
| 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 | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Sep 2025 - 27 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £38,860 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,911 |
| 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 | TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ATKINS REALIS; STEER DAVIES GLEAVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2025 at 11:18 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/597552d7-f569-4779-be02-d5a0a382f48d
- 15 Oct 2025 at 10:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/597552d7-f569-4779-be02-d5a0a382f48d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/597552d7-f569-4779-be02-d5a0a382f48d
  15th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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