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title: "Metro Tranche 3 Tram Fleet Inspections - Contract Award Notice"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY"
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# Metro Tranche 3 Tram Fleet Inspections - Contract Award Notice

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7f199aff-913b-43de-8936-81303f1b4f2d

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority has concluded a selective procurement process via a call-off from a framework agreement for the Metro Tranche 3 Tram Fleet Inspections. This contract involves repair, maintenance, and associated services specifically related to railway equipment, including necessary tram repair works inspections. The contract was awarded to MOTT MACDONALD LIMITED on 17 March 2026, with a contract value of £79,804.76. The services are set to take place in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom, with the contract running from 1 September 2025 to 31 March 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in rail maintenance and inspections, particularly those with capabilities to inspect tram bodyshells and bogie boxes. MOTT MACDONALD LIMITED, a large company, will undertake the required inspections, which may open the door for subcontracting opportunities for SMEs within the railway sector. The contract framework suggests that businesses familiar with framework agreements and selective procurement methods are well-positioned to leverage this contract for enhanced industry credibility and potential future bidding opportunities within the region.

## Notice

Contract Award Notice to publish the award of a contract for the provision of necessary tram bodyshell, waist level and bogie box repair works inspections, including production of reports and documentation reviews. This includes inspection of the permanent r car bogie box weld repair for the West Midlands Metro tram fleet.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89f7f797-8a56-4b63-bc31-98332a8e3118 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £79,804 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £79,804 |
| 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 | MOTT MACDONALD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50200000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft, railways, roads and marine equipment

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2026 at 08:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89f7f797-8a56-4b63-bc31-98332a8e3118

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89f7f797-8a56-4b63-bc31-98332a8e3118
  20th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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