---
title: "Future RIS priorities for the Midlands (for Midlands Connect)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-077d97"
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buyer: "West Midlands Combined Authority"
published: "2026-09-30"
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# Future RIS priorities for the Midlands (for Midlands Connect)

Buyer: West Midlands Combined Authority  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-077d97

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## Summary

West Midlands Combined Authority commissioned consultancy to identify Midlands road investment priorities for the fourth Road Investment Strategy (RIS4), focusing on enhancement and renewal schemes in the Midlands pipeline. The work supports Midlands Connect and concerns transport systems planning and advice. Delivery is across the Midlands, England. The requirement is for strategic assessment and prioritisation of road improvements, rather than construction or routine transport operations. The buyer is West Midlands Combined Authority, the public body responsible for the commissioning process.

The procurement is complete and the contract has been awarded to Arcadis Consulting (UK) Limited. The authority used a below-threshold limited competition. There was one lot. The award is active and the contract is active; it was signed on 25 September 2026. The contract runs from 5 October 2026 to 31 March 2027. Its value is £37,320 excluding VAT, or £44,784 including VAT. The contract includes an option for additional work worth up to 50% of the original value, with the option period ending on 31 March 2027. The published information does not state the evaluation criteria or eligibility requirements.

This award shows demand from West Midlands Combined Authority for specialist transport consultancy to develop a prioritised pipeline of Midlands road enhancements and renewals for RIS4, supporting Midlands Connect. Suppliers competing for a similar requirement would need credible expertise in transport systems consultancy and the ability to assess and prioritise strategic road investment schemes. Experience translating regional transport needs into a robust pipeline of enhancements and renewals would be relevant to this specific commission. The work is a focused strategic consultancy assignment rather than a major construction programme, so firms should be equipped to deliver analysis and recommendations within a relatively short, defined engagement. Arcadis Consulting (UK) Limited, a large consultancy, was selected through limited competition, indicating that the buyer used a restricted supplier field for this award.

## Notice

The objective of this commission is to identify Midlands Pipeline for RIS4 for enhancement and renewals.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/092373-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 Oct 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £37,320 |

## 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 |
| Postcode area | 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 | Arcadis LLP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Sep 2026 at 13:41 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/092373-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/092373-2026
  30th September 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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