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West Midlands Combined Authority
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Total contracts
490
Known spend
£6bn
341 disclosed
Average value
£16m
Per contract
Active suppliers
10
Last 5 years
Top suppliers
Last 5 years- 1
Constellia Limited
£4m
- 2
Constellia Public Limited
£1m
- 3
Mott Macdonald Ltd
7 winslatest 28 Sept 2026£10m
- 4
Haigh Rail Limited
£1m
- 5
Diamond Bus Ltd
£2bn
- 6
Chaserider Buses Limited
£2bn
- 7
MIDLAND RED (SOUTH) LIMITED
£2bn
- 8
AECOM Ltd
3 winslatest 10 Apr 2026£10m
- 9
WSP UK LTD
3 winslatest 27 Aug 2026£10m
- 10
Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd
£3m
What they buy
By CPV categoryArchitectural & engineeringCPV 71
67 contracts · £44m
Business servicesCPV 79
57 contracts · £29m
Construction worksCPV 45
30 contracts · £2bn
SoftwareCPV 48
18 contracts · £6m
Transport equipmentCPV 34
17 contracts · £78m
IT servicesCPV 72
15 contracts · £4m
Education & trainingCPV 80
13 contracts · £1bn
Transport servicesCPV 60
11 contracts · £114,917
Renewal radar
Awarded contracts predicted to come up for re-tender in the next 18 months
- Quantity Surveyor Services on Rail Programme
Predicted using median duration of UK contracts in the same CPV division (11 months from contract start date → renewal expected by Dec 2026).
Dec 2026
40% confident
- Legal Support for Demolition Works
Predicted using median duration of past contracts from this buyer in the same CPV division (9 months from contract start date → renewal expected by Feb 2027).
Feb 2027
60% confident
- Support for drafting Outline Business Case and Full Business Case for Witton and Aston Rail Stations
Predicted using median duration of past contracts from this buyer in the same CPV division (9 months from contract start date → renewal expected by Mar 2027).
Mar 2027
60% confident
- ITS WORLD CONGRESS 2027 - COMMUNICATION SUPPORT
Predicted using median duration of UK contracts in the same CPV division (11 months from contract start date → renewal expected by Mar 2027).
Mar 2027
40% confident
- ITS WORLD CONGRESS 2027 - CAV SUPPORT
Predicted using median duration of UK contracts in the same CPV division (11 months from contract start date → renewal expected by Mar 2027).
Mar 2027
40% confident
- PROGRAMME MANAGER
Predicted using median duration of past contracts from this buyer in the same CPV division (10 months from contract start date → renewal expected by Apr 2027).
Apr 2027
60% confident
- HAGLEY ROAD MASS RAPID TRANSIT (PHASES 1 AND 2)
Predicted using median duration of UK contracts in the same CPV division (11 months from contract start date → renewal expected by Apr 2027).
Apr 2027
40% confident
- Metro - Technical Approval Authority
Predicted using median duration of UK contracts in the same CPV division (11 months from contract start date → renewal expected by May 2027).
May 2027
40% confident
Tender activity
Notices published per month — last 24 months
All contracts (490)
Demolition works - longbridge rear buildings
Demolition of fire damaged buildings at Longbridge, Bristol Road
Acquisition of 2 bus depots
WMCA is seeking to create a retainer in respect of the work for the acquired bus depots at West Bromwich and Acocks Green. (i) Act for WMCA on the negotiation and agreement of a co
Social media listening
WMCA requires social media listening across multiple platforms.
Social media management tools
WMCA requires a tool to manage multiple social media platforms
Connect to work - west midlands remote supported employment
West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is seeking to commission an innovative service delivery of the Supported Employment programme to be known as Connect to Work (C2W) through a
Development services agreement for witton and aston stations
Development Services Agreement for Witton and Aston Rail Stations. The upgrade of Witton and Aston Stations was identified as a Mayoral priority in April 2025, with delivery of the
Midland metro limited (MML) - overhead line equipment (OLE) maintenance inspections (south) - wednesbury parkway to edgbaston village tram stop
Contract Award for the Provision of Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) Maintenance Inspections and associated activities for Midland Metro Limited (South - Wednesbury Parkway to Edgbast
Midland metro limited (MML) - provision of tamping works (phase 2)
Midland Metro Limited (MML) are awarding a Works Contract for the Provision of Tamping Works (Phase 2) under a Call-Off Order utilising the MML ‘Single Supplier Track Framework Agr
Midland metro limited (MML) - low-level surfacing works at winson green LR030
Midland Metro Limited (MML) are are awarding a Works Contract for the Provision of Low-Level Surfacing Works at Winson Green Tram Stop under a Call-Off Order utilising the MML Sing
West midlands metro tram fleet maintenance
WMCA, as owner of the West Midlands Metro, intends to explore the potential of undertaking a future procurement process for the long-term maintenance of the Birmingham–Wolverhampto
Services relating to OESS (onboard energy storage systems)
Technical support, spares supply and additional maintenance services for the 2GT West Midland's tram fleet. Ongoing technical support, spares supply and additional maintenance serv
Media buying
WMCA is seeking to procure a qualified media buying agency to plan, purchase, manage, and report on media campaigns across multiple channels. This contract aims to deliver cost-eff
Purchase of furniture for committee room at WMCA summer lane offices
Purchase of furniture for the refurbishment of room 116. The room is being converted from a general meeting room into a Governance committee space, including a public viewing galle
Mayoral development corporation & zone consultancy
WMCA are looking to appoint a consultant to act as Senior Responsible Officer on behalf of the WMCA and lead on instruction and commissioning of Deloitte to ensure a robust and acc
Residents' assembly evaluation
West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) requires requires an independent evaluation of the success of the Residents’ Assembly.
Network stability grant
To provide legal support in relation to a network support grant Legal support
Transport for west midlands consultancy services
Consultancy services to be provided to Transport for West Midlands for support on projects.
Transport for west midlands consultancy services
Provision of temporary consultancy services for Transport for West Midlands projects.
Supply & installation of bus shelters
Supply and Installation of bus shelters across the Transport for West Midlands portfolio within the West Midlands region.
Economic value capture
WMCA are looking to appoint a supplier to provide a speculative piece of analysis to help officers to understand the potential for innovative financing models to unlock investment