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title: "Development Services Agreement for Witton and Aston Stations"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064d21"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-03-10"
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# Development Services Agreement for Witton and Aston Stations

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064d21

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority has completed the procurement process for the Development Services Agreement for the upgrade of Witton and Aston Rail Stations, a priority outlined by the Mayor in April 2025, set to culminate before the UEFA European Football Championships in 2028. This project, situated in Birmingham, falls within the services industry category and involves substantial work at Witton and Aston Stations to improve passenger flow for events at Villa Park Stadium. A direct award procurement method was employed due to the unique role and authority of Network Rail Infrastructure, serving as both supplier and primary landowner, with construction scheduled to span the period from 4 March 2026 to 3 March 2027, valued at approximately £434,202.72 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in engineering design, construction project management, and health and safety services. With an emphasis on integrated transport solutions and collaboration with stakeholders, businesses involved in infrastructure development will benefit from aligning with strategic priorities, enhancing skills and capabilities in large-scale transport and event management projects. Moreover, enterprises able to offer innovative solutions and liaise effectively with key ownership bodies like Network Rail are well-suited to leverage this contract for sustained business growth, particularly firms adept in urban planning and high-volume crowd management logistics.

## Notice

Development Services Agreement for Witton and Aston Rail Stations. The upgrade of Witton and Aston Stations was identified as a Mayoral priority in April 2025, with delivery of the interventions to be completed ahead of the Euros in 2028, when nearby Villa Park Stadium is set to host 4 international football matches.

### Procurement Information

Network Rail are the main landowner and asset owner impacted by the proposed works, and they also control access to the railway due to safety and operational requirements. Network Rail also maintain the standards that any new infrastructure must adhere to. Whilst these can be managed as interfaces, through a different procurement route, the timing constraints and particular risk associated with the asset (an old structure, of unknown condition) means that Network Rail is uniquely placed to manage these risks, and minimise interface risk or delay to the design works.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021476-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 4 Mar 2026 - 3 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £434,202 |
| Contracts value | £434,202 |

## 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 | NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71317200 - Health and safety services
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 71541000 - Construction project management services

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2026 at 16:12 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021476-2026
- 10 Feb 2026 at 17:09 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012137-2026
- 10 Feb 2026 at 16:31 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012102-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021476-2026
  10th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012137-2026
  10th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012102-2026
  10th February 2026 - Transparency 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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