---
title: "Provision of Ballast Distribution for Midland Metro Limited - Phase 3"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0605e6"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-01-14"
---

# Provision of Ballast Distribution for Midland Metro Limited - Phase 3

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0605e6

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the West Midlands Combined Authority, a public authority in Birmingham, focused on the "Provision of Ballast Distribution for Midland Metro Limited - Phase 3". This contract, categorized under the works industry and related to track construction, falls within the special regime for utilities. The process was completed as of 14 January 2026, involving a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. The project entailed planning and managing ballast distribution across specified sections. The contract was active from 13 January 2026 to 27 February 2026, with a gross value of £320,246.83.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for companies specialising in track construction works, especially those with experience in transportation infrastructure projects. The successful bidder, Haigh Rail Limited, a small to medium enterprise based in Preston, illustrates the potential for similar-sized firms to engage in such projects. Firms with expertise in managing utilities-related projects and capable of fulfilling requirements under a single supplier framework would be particularly well-suited to compete in future procurements of this nature. The direct procurement method indicates potential for businesses with strong existing relationships or specialised capabilities to secure contracts without extensive competition.

## Notice

Provision of Ballast Distribution for Midland Metro Limited - Phase 3 Under a Call-Off order for the MML Single Supplier Framework, MML require the contractor to plan, manage and complete the necessary ballast distribution throughout the sections outlined in the Specification.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003192-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 Jan 2026 - 27 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £266,872 |

## 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 | HAIGH RAIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45234116 - Track construction works

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2026 at 15:40 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003192-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003192-2026
  14th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.WMCA.org.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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