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title: "Rail Freight Case Making"
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published: "2024-12-19"
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# Rail Freight Case Making

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7a2f481a-db6d-4df7-94cf-7f865e7eb1d6

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority has successfully completed the procurement process for the project titled "Rail Freight Case Making" within the transport systems consultancy services industry category. The objective of the project is to gain a better understanding of the geography and economics of maritime container distribution in Great Britain. This contract, valued at £41,600, was awarded through a direct procurement method via single tender action (below threshold). The project has delivery locations across the East Midlands and West Midlands regions, with a contract period running from 1st October 2024 to 31st December 2024. The tender had an end date of 17th September 2024, 12:00 PM, and the award was made on 29th September 2024.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in transport consultancy services, particularly those within the SME sector, as the procurement specifically highlights suitability for SMEs. Companies with expertise in maritime logistics and economic analysis have the potential to leverage this opportunity to demonstrate their capability in delivering strategic insights and consultancy. Engaging in this project not only provides immediate financial gain but can also enhance the business profile through participation in high-profile public sector contracts managed by reputable authorities like the West Midlands Combined Authority.

## Notice

Purpose of work is to better understand the geography and economics of maritime container distribution in Great Britain

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98e55dfc-0473-4848-800e-f69babee1484 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £41,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £41,600 |
| 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 | TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MDS TRANSMODAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2024 at 10:52 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98e55dfc-0473-4848-800e-f69babee1484
- 19 Dec 2024 at 09:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98e55dfc-0473-4848-800e-f69babee1484

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98e55dfc-0473-4848-800e-f69babee1484
  19th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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