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title: "LONGBRIDGE MASS RAPID TRANSIT"
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# LONGBRIDGE MASS RAPID TRANSIT

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b60869a2-de94-4bb6-98f4-041c61a6186c

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "LONGBRIDGE MASS RAPID TRANSIT" was carried out by the West Midlands Combined Authority, focusing on the development of Mass Rapid Transit solutions within the Longbridge corridor in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. Classified under transport systems consultancy services, this tender followed a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage is now at the Award stage, completed with the contract period starting from 10th November 2025 to 30th June 2026. The framework related to this tender expires on 31st August 2027, with a contract value of £71,481 GBP awarded to ARCADIS CONSULTING (UK) LIMITED.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in transport systems consultancy services, especially those capable of leveraging existing framework agreements for direct awards. While the tender is oriented towards large-scale firms, as evidenced by the exclusion of SMEs and VCSEs, partnering or subcontracting roles could be explored to align with such engagements. Businesses that specialise in integrated transport network solutions in the public sector will find this contract particularly advantageous for strategic growth within the UK market.

## Notice

Development of Mass Rapid Transit solutions as part of an integrated public transport network in the West Midlands - Longbridge corridor. Framework details: ESPO: 664_25 - Consultancy Services Lot 5: Highways, Traffic and Transport (Direct Award) Framework expiry date: 31/08/2027 Contracting Authority: Public Sector owned

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52aa185e-3592-4827-aa65-b2275eb27e2d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Nov 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £71,481 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £71,481 |
| 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 | ARCADIS CONSULTING (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2026 at 12:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52aa185e-3592-4827-aa65-b2275eb27e2d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52aa185e-3592-4827-aa65-b2275eb27e2d
  30th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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