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title: "Preliminary Market Engagement for Midland Metro Limited- Tram Wheel Lathe Servicing and Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069111"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-05-05"
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# Preliminary Market Engagement for Midland Metro Limited- Tram Wheel Lathe Servicing and Maintenance

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069111

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Preliminary Market Engagement for Midland Metro Limited- Tram Wheel Lathe Servicing and Maintenance," which falls under the services category within the transportation industry. The engagement aims to assess supplier capabilities and service delivery models for maintaining rail wheel lathes. This procurement initiative is located in the UKG region, with the main focus being Birmingham, UK. The preliminary market engagement responses are due by 13th May 2026, and it is a part of the broader legal framework established by the UKPGA 2023/54. An official notice is expected by 1st June 2026. The procurement possesses a contract period scheduled from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2029, and the process is designed to accommodate SMEs.

This procurement process represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in transportation equipment and railway track maintenance services to engage at an early stage and potentially shape the final procurement strategy and specifications. Companies specialising in these areas with a track record of servicing and maintaining rail infrastructure will find this an ideal opportunity to expand their clientele and market reach. SMEs in particular are encouraged to participate, presenting a chance for smaller businesses to compete in a public procurement initiative that values innovation and service capacity.

## Notice

Midland Metro Limited (MML) is undertaking preliminary market engagement to understand supplier capability, capacity, and potential service delivery models for the maintenance and support of rail wheel lathes. The information gathered will help inform the development of the procurement strategy and finalised specification.

### Planning Information

Midland Metro Limited (MML) is undertaking preliminary market engagement to understand
supplier capability, capacity, and potential service delivery models for the maintenance and
support of rail wheel lathes.
The information gathered will help inform the development of the procurement strategy and
finalised specification.
Respondents are required to reply to the questions provided.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040905-2026 |
| 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 | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 33952000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 50225000 - Railway-track maintenance services

## Release History

- 5 May 2026 at 10:19 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040905-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040905-2026
  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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