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title: "Mass Rapid Transit Programme Appraisal"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058a46"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-08-19"
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# Mass Rapid Transit Programme Appraisal

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058a46

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority recently completed the procurement process for the "Mass Rapid Transit Programme Appraisal". This contract, classified under the transport systems consultancy services industry category, aims to develop an MRT Programme Appraisal Framework. Located in the UK region, the procurement followed a limited procedure, allowing for an award without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was signed on 19th August 2025, with Systra Limited as the chosen supplier. The procurement was mainly focused on services and used a framework below the threshold limit, resulting in its completion status with a contract value of £44,731.86.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in transport consultancy services, particularly those capable of delivering detailed appraisal frameworks for mass rapid transit systems. Given the framework's regional focus, companies with expertise in the UK public transport sector would be well-positioned to compete. Larger firms like Systra Limited, which can offer comprehensive solutions and have a substantial footprint in the industry, could particularly benefit from such contracts. Engaging in this type of work allows businesses to enhance their portfolio with public sector projects and contribute significantly to regional transport infrastructure development.

## Notice

Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) is issuing this brief to appoint a suitable consultant to undertake the development of a MRT Programme Appraisal Framework.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) is issuing this brief to appoint a suitable consultant to undertake the development of a MRT Programme Appraisal Framework.

### Procurement Information

Below threshold call off from an established framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049701-2025 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Aug 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 | £44,731 |

## 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 | SYSTRA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Aug 2025 at 08:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049701-2025

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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