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title: "Swift cEMV Contactless Payment Broker _Consultancy Support Phase 3"
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# Swift cEMV Contactless Payment Broker _Consultancy Support Phase 3

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-926b9c1c-0e9e-4441-97a3-3a663af7a901

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Swift cEMV Contactless Payment Broker _Consultancy Support Phase 3," which falls under the category of transport systems consultancy services. The procurement involved a selective method, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement, and was focused on delivering a series of technical initiatives to upgrade fares and ticketing systems within the West Midlands, United Kingdom, with the services commencing on 1st October 2025 and continuing until 31st March 2026. The award, announced on 23rd January 2026 and valued at £81,005, was granted to Waterman Infrastructure & Environment Ltd, following the tender closure on 19th September 2025.

This contract offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for consultancy firms specialising in transport systems and technical assurance. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are recognised as being suitable for such opportunities, with the project's nature allowing expertise in technical programme management and stakeholder communication to shine. Businesses with a strong portfolio in managing complex technical programmes and risk mitigation stand to benefit greatly, contributing to the larger objective of modernising transport infrastructure in the region.

## Notice

The organisation seeks a consultant to act as a senior technical and programme lead, responsible for both technical assurance and programme management across all initiatives. This includes managing suppliers, tracking delivery progress, identifying and mitigating risks, and ensuring effective stakeholder communication. The WMCA is delivering a range of interrelated technical initiatives to modernise its fares and ticketing systems. These include phased system refreshes, the re-procurement of core back-office systems, and upgrades to critical interfaces and APIs. This is phase 3 of this project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02f0ef87-a4a3-41e6-951d-9dd8830e81ac |
| 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 | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £81,005 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £81,005 |
| 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 | WEST MIDLANDS |
| 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 | WATERMAN INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2026 at 15:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02f0ef87-a4a3-41e6-951d-9dd8830e81ac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02f0ef87-a4a3-41e6-951d-9dd8830e81ac
  23rd January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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