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title: "Midland Metro Limited - Track Tolerances - Institution of Railway Research (IRR at Huddersfield Uni)"
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# Midland Metro Limited - Track Tolerances - Institution of Railway Research (IRR at Huddersfield Uni)

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e1919bfb-10f0-4812-b673-cc372f189b3d

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## Summary

The public procurement process titled "Midland Metro Limited - Track Tolerances - Institution of Railway Research (IRR at Huddersfield Uni)" was managed by the West Midlands Combined Authority. The procurement is under the services category of railway-track inspection services, specifically for track tolerances and benchmark review against best industry practices and other light rail networks for Midland Metro Limited. The contract is valued at £58,500 and the procurement was completed via a direct single tender action method. The procurement started on 1 October 2024 and is expected to end on 30 April 2025, with the award notice published on 6 November 2024. The project is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, and was awarded to the University of Huddersfield Enterprises Ltd.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses specialising in railway-track inspection and related services, particularly those with a capacity for in-depth research and benchmark reviews. Businesses that can provide innovative solutions and exhibit strong best practice adherence are well-suited to compete in such tenders. While this specific contract was awarded to a large enterprise, it highlights potential opportunities for niche providers in similar future contracts. Additionally, businesses focused on light rail systems and infrastructure development could leverage this type of procurement to grow their expertise and portfolio.

## Notice

Track tolerances and benchmark review against best industry practices and other light rail networks for Midland Metro Limited

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d475906-f921-40c5-966f-6d694e8eb1a5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 30 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £58,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £58,500 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD ENTERPRISES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71631470 - Railway-track inspection services

## Release History

- 6 Nov 2024 at 16:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d475906-f921-40c5-966f-6d694e8eb1a5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d475906-f921-40c5-966f-6d694e8eb1a5
  6th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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