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title: "Services relating to OESS (Onboard Energy Storage Systems)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e793"
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# Services relating to OESS (Onboard Energy Storage Systems)

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e793

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) announced the direct award of a contract for "Services relating to OESS (Onboard Energy Storage Systems)" on February 27, 2026. This procurement is in the rail industry category, specifically involving railway and tramway locomotives and associated parts. The contract is centred around providing technical support, spares supply, and additional maintenance services for the West Midlands tram fleet. Located in the UKG region, this procurement followed a limited method without prior publication due to technical reasons as per Regulation 50 (1) (c) (ii) of the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016. CAF Rail UK Limited is the awarded supplier for this contract, which was previously signed on February 19, 2026, with a contract value of GBP 26,662,905.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for companies skilled in railway maintenance and support services, particularly those with expertise in energy storage systems. Businesses that can supply spare parts, manage maintenance, and provide technical support for tram fleets will significantly benefit. Given the specificity and technical challenges involved, firms with unique capabilities in handling compatible battery solutions or possessing established partnerships with battery manufacturers are especially well-suited to undertake such projects. This award could underpin growth by reinforcing a company’s stature within the transport sector and fostering further collaborations in public sector contracts involving sophisticated technical systems.

## Notice

Technical support, spares supply and additional maintenance services for the 2GT West Midland's tram fleet.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Ongoing technical support, spares supply and additional maintenance services for the fleet of West Midlands 2GT Trams. Additional information: This notice contains information relating to the direct award of a contract by WMCA under the negotiated procedure without prior call for competition in accordance with Regulation 50 (1) (c) (ii) of the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016. The technical reasons specified include; Lack of knowledge, skills, experience, competence and appetite in the market. Spare parts required to service the contract can only be sourced from the supplier. Risk of incompatibility with alternative battery solutions and suppliers partnership arrangement with battery manufacturer.

### Procurement Information

This notice contains information relating to the direct award of a contract by WMCA under the negotiated procedure without prior call for competition in accordance with Regulation 50 (1) (c) (ii) of the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016. The technical reasons specified include; Lack of knowledge, skills, experience, competence and appetite in the market. Spare parts required to service the contract can only be sourced from the supplier. Risk of incompatibility with alternative battery solutions and suppliers partnership arrangement with battery manufacturer.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017691-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £56,011,234 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAF RAIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 34600000 - Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts
- 50220000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to railways and other equipment

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2026 at 09:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017691-2026
- 24 Feb 2025 at 13:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007073-2025

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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