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title: "Preliminary Market Engagement for Midland Metro Limited- Technical Authoring-Infrastructure Maintenance Manuals"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0690ff"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-05-05"
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# Preliminary Market Engagement for Midland Metro Limited- Technical Authoring-Infrastructure Maintenance Manuals

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0690ff

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process related to the digital technical authoring and maintenance manuals for Midland Metro Limited. The process involves a preliminary market engagement notice, focusing on services in the civil engineering and document management sectors. Based in Birmingham, the procurement is classified under the services category and includes opportunities for civil engineering consultancy, document management software development, and training services, among others. Interested parties are urged to respond to queries related to this project by 8th May 2026, with subsequent announcements expected by 1st June 2026.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in technical documentation and maintenance manuals, especially those adept in civil engineering and document management consultancy. It is particularly well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), given its suitability designation and contract period scheduled from 1st July to 30th September 2026. The estimated contract value of up to £18,000 GBP indicates a notable investment in developing robust infrastructure maintenance documentation, opening growth avenues for businesses providing technical expertise and innovative solutions in this sector.

## Notice

Digital Manuals. Preliminary Market Engagement for Midland Metro Limited- Technical Authoring-Infrastructure Maintenance Manuals

### Planning Information

Response to the listed queries in relation to Digital Manuals/Technical Authoring-Infrastructure Maintenance Manuals

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040888-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 22470000 - Manuals
- 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services
- 72212311 - Document management software development services
- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services
- 79131000 - Documentation services
- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 5 May 2026 at 09:49 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040888-2026
- 5 May 2026 at 09:30 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040876-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040888-2026
  5th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040876-2026
  5th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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