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title: "Development and Design Services"
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# Development and Design Services

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d5cf

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Development and Design Services." This contract falls under the industry category of architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services (CPV: 71000000). The contract's purpose is to support scheme development, conduct site surveys, and produce the Outline Business Case for Aldridge Train Station in Walsall, located in the West Midlands region (UKG3). The procurement method used was limited, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, due to technical reasons. The contract was signed on 27th August 2024, marking the completion of this tender process.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in architectural, construction, and engineering services. Given the specific nature of the project and the involvement of Network Rail, companies with expertise in railway infrastructure and urban transportation development are well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The focus on extensive site surveys and comprehensive business case development also opens avenues for firms offering specialised consultancy and planning services. Businesses capable of managing complex projects under tight regulatory constraints will find such tenders an excellent fit to showcase and expand their capabilities within the public sector.

## Notice

This contract is required in order to progress scheme development, conduct extensive site surveys, and for the production of the Outline Business Case for Aldridge Train Station, Walsall.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is required in order to progress scheme development, conduct extensive site surveys, and for the production of the Outline Business Case for Aldridge Train Station, Walsall.

### Procurement Information

This contract is being awarded utilising UCR Reg 50 clause (c (ii)): "where the works, supplies or services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator for any of the following reasons- (ii)competition is absent for technical reasons; Network Rail is the principal point of contact for investors in the rail network. Network Rail's role in relation to enhancement schemes is underpinned by its obligations as network operator. Due to Network Rail's responsibility for the Railway this work could not be completed without them. Network Rail put in place efficient delivery arrangements for all schemes it is required to deliver, and to take on those risks which it is in the best position to manage, including design and construction risks where appropriate.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002422-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2025 at 15:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002422-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.wmca.org.uk

## Provenance

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