---
title: "Programme Manager - 'Swift on Rail Pay As You Go' project"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066bb7"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WM TRAINS LIMITED"
published: "2026-03-17"
---

# Programme Manager - 'Swift on Rail Pay As You Go' project

Buyer: WM TRAINS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066bb7

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## Summary

WM Trains Limited, a public undertaking based in Birmingham, is overseeing the procurement process for the 'Swift on Rail Pay As You Go' project, focusing on acquiring programme management services. The contract, with a title of "Programme Manager - 'Swift on Rail Pay As You Go' project," was initiated on 17th March 2026, within the railway transport services category. The procurement stage has recently progressed to contract amendment, aiming to sustain project continuity from 1st April 2026 until 31st March 2027, with Canyon Road Limited already awarded as the supplier. The procurement method employed is 'limited', reflecting below threshold competition, and the project location spans the WMR and LNR regions of the United Kingdom. This amendment seeks to ensure seamless programme management by extending the arrangement beyond its initial duration.

This amendment presents promising opportunities for businesses with expertise in programme management, particularly those acquainted with strategic design and implementation in utility-based projects. The focus on ongoing collaboration with the Department for Transport and various stakeholders further enriches the scope for experienced service providers aiming to engage in sustainable transport projects. SMEs and other agile entities capable of addressing technical demands and developed relationships with stakeholders will find themselves well-positioned to contribute to project success and benefit from the expanded timeline. With the option for additional services, businesses can leverage their capabilities to grow by providing complementary expertise that enhances project outcomes.

## Notice

Provision of Programme Management resource to support with the strategic design and implementation of the Swift on Rail Pay-as-you-go project for the WMR and LNR regions, in collaboration with Department for Transport and other key industry stakeholders.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023881-2026 |
| Notice type | UK10 - Contract Change 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 | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £151,200 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WM TRAINS LIMITED |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B3 2ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CANYON ROAD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60200000 - Railway transport services

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2026 at 10:28 - ContractAmendment - UK10 - Contract Change Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023881-2026
- 17 Mar 2026 at 09:17 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023820-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023881-2026
  17th March 2026 - Contract change notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023820-2026
  17th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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