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title: "Research project to explore the opportunities for creating more circular and resilient supply chains for electric light vehicles in the West Midlands"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e670"
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published: "2025-11-21"
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# Research project to explore the opportunities for creating more circular and resilient supply chains for electric light vehicles in the West Midlands

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e670

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority has completed a procurement process for a research project titled "Research project to explore the opportunities for creating more circular and resilient supply chains for electric light vehicles in the West Midlands." The industry category is research consultancy services, focused on services that assess the sustainability and resilience of supply chains amidst climate change. The project is located in the UK, specifically the West Midlands region. The procurement method was limited and below threshold, emphasising limited competition. The relevant contract was signed on 18 November 2025, with the project period extending to 2 February 2026. The buying organisation, West Midlands Combined Authority, is a public authority at the sub-central government level, located in Birmingham.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research consultancy, particularly those with expertise in electric vehicles, supply chain resilience, or circular economy practices. Given the scope of the project, large-scale enterprises with a strong background in these areas could find substantial growth potential, particularly if they can provide insightful analyses that influence future supply chain strategies. The procurement focused on analysing vulnerabilities in electric vehicle supply chains, offering avenues for businesses to contribute to impactful environmental and economic advancements.

## Notice

WMCA are looking to appoint a consultant to conduct a research project around Electric Light Vehicles (ELVs) The research project will contribute to WMCAs understanding of - The vulnerabilities and risks to ELV and battery supply chains arising from climate change - The potential role of circular economy and material efficiency in enhancing supplychain resilience - The economic implications of different development scenarios for the sector

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076104-2025 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Nov 2025 - 2 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £29,561 |

## 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 | UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 21 Nov 2025 at 14:44 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076104-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076104-2025
  21st November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://warwick.ac.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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