Publication Date: 12/01/2026

Deadline Date: 28/02/2026

Reference: TKR-20260112-FTS-34130651

Value of Contact: £43,000,000

Estimated Annual Value: £8,600,000

Type of Procedure: Services Contract

Nature of Procurement: Pre-information Procedures (Contract Notice)

Description:

This preliminary market engagement notice is being published in order to comply with the Procurement Act 2023, to publish information regarding preliminary market engagement which has already been undertaken in respect of cleaning and maintenance of WMCA highway infrastructure assets.
A prior information notice was published on 15th October 2024 to inform the market of an early market engagement event which took place online on 7th November 2024.
The event was aimed at potential suppliers that were interested in assisting WMCA with their future strategy and any potential future procurement. This was followed up by a supplier questionnaire, which aimed to assist the WMCA with future strategy and any potential opportunity for interested suppliers to engage further.
The objectives of the Market Engagement were primarily to:
• Determine suppliers within each space
• Help determine future strategy and
• Help determine suitable contracting agreements going forward
WMCA are intending to publish tender notices relating to this market engagement early in 2026. If you are interested in opportunities relating to this, please ensure you are monitoring find a tender service.
II.1.5) Estimated Total Value
Value (including VAT)
51,600,000
Value (excluding VAT)
43,000,000
Currency
GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title
Contract/Lot No
1
II.2.2) CPV codes
Main CPV codes
34928440
44212321
45213300
45452000
50230000
71421000
90910000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code
UKG – WEST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND)
II.2.7) Contract dates (estimated)
Start
2026-07-01 00:00
End
2031-06-30 23:59
Duration
5 years
Possible extension
2036-06-30 23:59
Extended duration
10 years
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
2026-02-01 23:59

III)Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

VI)Complementary information
Link to source/bidding documents
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002164-2026
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
2026-01-12 10:49
VI.6) Engagement information
Engagement process description
N/A – Please see scope

Awarding Authority:

West Midlands Combined Authority Postal address: 16 Summer Lane Town: Birmingham Region: UKG31 Postal code: B19 3SD Country: United Kingdom Email: [email protected]