Awarded contract

Midland Metro Limited - Tram Stop Painting Requirements

Details

Buyer: West Midlands Combined Authority
Supplier(s): Bell Decorating Group Ltd
Value: £240,000
Duration: 2 years
Topic: Painting work
Published: 17 February 2026
Source: uk:contracts_finder

Tender description

Midland Metro Limited (MML) are seeking a supplier to carry out painting and re-painting across the MML tram stop network. Following assessments of the infrastructure across the Metro network, Midland Metro Limited has identified the need to address the aesthetic condition of various tram stop elements such as railings, handrails, knee rails, poster boards, shelter seating, cabinets, and bollards. The decision has been made to implement a phased approach, aiming to refurbish 8-10 tram stops per year along the main line.

Timeline

Completed: Award published17 February 2026
Current notice
Completed: Award date17 February 2026
Next: Contract expiry date16 February 2028in 16 months

About the buyer

West Midlands Combined Authority runs regional transport, growth and skills programmes for seven West Midlands councils, and buys as a local authority with its own procurement team. Suppliers register free on the Bravo Solution portal, where tender opportunities are advertised. A rolling pipeline lists larger opportunities expected over the next eighteen months. Transport for West Midlands, the authority's transport arm, procures local transport policy and delivery on its behalf. The Mayor and the leaders of the seven constituent councils sign off major contracts through the authority's board. A standard pre-qualification questionnaire assesses new suppliers before award.

UK local government drives £140bn in annual procurement, led by social protection (£66.6bn) and education (£57.1bn).

Over the past 5 years, most of the West Midlands Combined Authority's contract awards have been in architectural and engineering services, business services and IT services.

Relevant CPV codes

45442100 · Painting work
45442121 · Painting work of structures
45442180 · Repainting work

Decision makers

Connect with the people behind this procurement.

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