---
title: "Business Case Development: Birkenhead Central Gateway & Core Active Travel Network"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cfcf"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WIRRAL COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-21"
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# Business Case Development: Birkenhead Central Gateway & Core Active Travel Network

Buyer: WIRRAL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cfcf

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## Summary

The recent contract award involves Wirral Council, located in Wallasey, UK, as the buying organisation. The contract, titled "Business Case Development: Birkenhead Central Gateway & Core Active Travel Network," focuses on providing consultancy services within the infrastructure and engineering services category. The procurement process, concluded on 21st July 2026, was conducted under a selective method and is part of a framework agreement. The completed contract signifies the delivery of an integrated Strategic Outline Business Case under the Transport for the City Regions funding programme facilitated by the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority. The contract period commences on 31st July 2026 and ends on 31st December 2026, with a potential six-month renewal subject to approval.

This tender creates significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in infrastructure consultancy and engineering services. These businesses can engage in delivering strategic, high-impact projects that align with regional transportation and infrastructure development goals. Companies like STEER DAVIES & GLEAVE LIMITED, the awarded supplier, which operates at a large scale, showcase the feasibility of competing in such public procurement initiatives. Businesses that are aiming to expand their portfolio in urban development and public infrastructure will find such tenders particularly beneficial. Engaging in these processes allows them to contribute to pivotal regional projects, potentially opening doors to further opportunities within the public sector framework.

## Notice

The Services required under this Contract comprise the delivery of a fully integrated Gateway 2 Strategic Outline Business Case (SOBC) to the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority's (LCRCA) Transport for the City Regions (TCR) funding programme for the following projects: - Birkenhead Central Gateway - Core Active Travel Network

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068685-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - award under framework |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £126,360 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WIRRAL COUNCIL |
| Locality | WALLASEY |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH44 8ED |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD74 Wirral |
| Local authority | Wirral |
| Electoral ward | Seacombe |
| Westminster constituency | Wallasey |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STEER DAVIES & GLEAVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services
- 71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2026 at 11:58 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068685-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068685-2026
  21st July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://uk.steergroup.com
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/api/1.0/ocdsReleasePackages/ocds-h6vhtk-050e57
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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