Services relating to OESS (Onboard Energy Storage Systems)
About This Opportunity
Award notice from West Midlands Combined Authority (United Kingdom) — Services relating to OESS (Onboard Energy Storage Systems). transport & logistics.
This is a supplies contract in the transport and logistics sector, with a focus on Warehousing. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the transport and logistics sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
Technical support, spares supply and additional maintenance services for the 2GT West Midland's tram fleet.
Ongoing technical support, spares supply and additional maintenance services for the fleet of West Midlands 2GT Trams. Additional information: This notice contains information relating to the direct award of a contract by WMCA under the negotiated procedure without prior call for competition in accordance with Regulation 50 (1) (c) (ii) of the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016.
The technical reasons specified include;
Lack of knowledge, skills, experience, competence and appetite in the market.
Spare parts required to service the contract can only be sourced from the supplier.
Risk of incompatibility with alternative battery solutions and suppliers partnership arrangement with battery manufacturer.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on February 27, 2026. Last refreshed 10 days ago. Reference: 017691-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About West Midlands Combined Authority
West Midlands Combined Authority has issued 224 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 11 currently open and 203 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Architecture & Engineering Services, Transport & Logistics, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: June 5, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 017691-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to CAF RAIL UK LIMITED. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by West Midlands Combined Authority in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Supplies contract in the Transport & Logistics sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
CAF RAIL UK LIMITED was awarded the contract for £26,662,905. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
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