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title: "Rail Package 2 Camp Hill Line New Stations"
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# Rail Package 2 Camp Hill Line New Stations

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04f841

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has awarded the Rail Package 2 Camp Hill Line New Stations project to Volkerfitzpatrick Ltd. This procurement falls under the industry category of railway station construction work. It involves the design and construction of three new stations at Moseley, Kings Heath, and Hazelwell, along with supporting rail infrastructure works to enhance connectivity between Birmingham New Street and Kings Norton. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with amendments due to unforeseen circumstances leading to a limited negotiated procedure without a prior contract notice, as of 25 March 2025. The project is expected to complete by 31 March 2024, aiming to support new train services in the Greater Birmingham area.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in railway construction and infrastructure projects. Companies specialising in design and build contracts, especially those with experience in handling NEC 4 ECC Target Cost Contracts, will find this tender suitable. It also caters to businesses providing supporting infrastructure services like geotechnical works, platform and pedestrian facilities, lighting, CCTV, and power supply systems. The contract highlights the incorporation of Clause X1 to mitigate material price fluctuations, addressing contractors' risk on primary materials. Such provisions create a stable environment for principal contractors to engage, complete projects efficiently, and potentially gain further opportunities within the region.

## Notice

The Project will consist of the design and construction of (3) three new stations at Moseley, Kings Heath and Hazelwell and supporting rail infrastructure works, on the Camp Hill Line between Birmingham New Street and Kings Norton to support access for new train services that increase connectivity in the Greater Birmingham area." * The above is a description of the original procurement *

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Project Overview: We are seeking to appoint a Principal Contractor on a design and build basis under a NEC 4 ECC Target Cost Contract to construct 3 new stations at Moseley, Kings Heath and Hazelwell including supporting rail infrastructure works. The timeline for completion is 31/03/2024, although an earlier completion date is desired. Further to holding an extensive market briefing and engagement event, we have listened to market concerns and have refined the approach and content of the procurement and requirements in a number of areas to address potential issues where possible. WMCA propose to incorporate Clause X1 into the building contract to alleviate Contractors risk on material price fluctuations. This will cover primary materials such as timber, concrete and steel and the codes from BCIS will be provided at ITT. Further Information: The new stations are on the route between Birmingham New Street and Kings Norton to support access for new train services that increase connectivity in the Greater Birmingham area. To meet this objective the project shall deliver: Moseley * Two 6-car platforms (operational length 150m) * Pedestrian access to the station comprising 2no. raised walkways, stairs and lifts * Geotechnical works including piling and soil nailing * Platform waiting canopies, lighting, CCTV, Ticket Vending Machines, Passenger Help Points, PA, CIS Incoming DNO, LV Power Supply/Distribution System. * Permanent Way slew through platforms and associated lineside drainage * Passenger drop-off area with connecting highway access from the adjacent B4217 St Mary's Row. * Upgrading current highway network to signalized junction to support the above drop off point. Kings Heath * Two 6-car platforms (operational length 150m); * Pedestrian access to the station including a footbridge, lifts and stairs * Platform waiting canopies, lighting, CCTV, Ticket Vending Machines, Passenger Help Points, PA, CIS, Incoming DNO, LV Power Supply/Distribution System. * Permanent Way slew through platforms and associated lineside drainage * A435 High Street highway upgrade Hazelwell * Two 6-car platforms (operational length 150m); * Pedestrian access to the station inc. stairs and lifts * Platform waiting canopies, lighting, CCTV, Ticket Vending Machines, Passenger Help Points, PA, CIS, Incoming DNO, LV Power Supply/Distribution System. * Permanent Way slew through platforms and associated lineside drainage * Passenger drop-off area with connecting highway access from the adjacent Cartland Road. Tenderers are directed to the Project Summary, Scope and the design information for a detailed description of the proposed stations. * The above is a description of the original procurement *

### Procurement Information

A contract award notice was published in relation to the Package Two on 22 June 2022 (under FTS reference 2022/S 000-016720), and described the contract as follows: "We are seeking to appoint a Principal Contractor on a design and build basis under a NEC 4 ECC Target Cost Contract to construct 3 new stations at Moseley, Kings Heath and Hazelwell including supporting rail infrastructure works. The Project will consist of the design and construction of (3) three new stations at Moseley, Kings Heath and Hazelwell and supporting rail infrastructure works, on the Camp Hill Line between Birmingham New Street and Kings Norton to support access for new train services that increase connectivity in the Greater Birmingham area." It has become necessary to modify the contract and increase the Target Price due to unforeseen circumstances The amendments do not alter the overall nature of the contract that was originally procured, however, it would not be possible to compete this work on the open market due to timescales and work carried out to date by the awarded provider. To ensure service continuity the WMCA has taken the decision to award the contract to their current provider under Regulation 32(2)b (ii) of the Procurement Regulations 2015, based on the grounds that competition is absent for technical reasons. The West Midlands Combined Authority will now enter a 30 day standstill period before formally awarding the contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011048-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £27,000,000 |

## 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VOLKERFITZPATRICK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45213321 - Railway station construction work

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2025 at 10:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011048-2025

## Notice URLs

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

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