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title: "Riba Workstage 0-1 Study For The Collections Building At The Black Country Living Museum, Dudley"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0508c9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-04-29"
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# Riba Workstage 0-1 Study For The Collections Building At The Black Country Living Museum, Dudley

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0508c9

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority recently awarded a contract for a RIBA Workstage 0-1 study aimed at refurbishing and converting the former Stainless Fittings building at the Black Country Living Museum in Dudley. The project, which falls under the 'Building consultancy services' and 'Building surveying services' categories, was part of a limited competition procurement process below the threshold level. The awarded contract involves assessing the building's suitability for storage, exploring heritage skills training and education opportunities, and considering sustainability measures. The contract, valued at £28,745, commenced on 14th April 2025 and is set to conclude on 25th June 2025.

This tender creates significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in building consultancy and surveying services. SMEs with a focus on architectural consultancy, heritage conservation, and sustainable development can leverage this opportunity to expand their services into the public sector. Additionally, organisations offering educational resources and heritage skills training could collaborate to benefit from the public-educational elements of the project. Situated in the West Midlands, this project offers an opportunity to enhance regional expertise and create a showcase for sustainable development practices in the museum sector.

## Notice

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) invited quotations for a RIBA Workstage 0-1 study to refurbish and convert the former Stainless Fittings building at the Black Country Living Museum, Dudley, into a purpose-built collections/archive store. The project aimed to house a large selection of the museum's assets, serve as an educational resource, and act as a tourist attraction. The scope included evaluating the building's suitability for storage, exploring heritage skills training and education opportunities, considering commercial and public uses, and assessing environmental sustainability measures.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017474-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Apr 2025 - 25 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £28,745 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COLLIERS INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71315200 - Building consultancy services
- 71315300 - Building surveying services

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2025 at 08:10 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017474-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017474-2025
  29th April 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.colliers.com/uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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