Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bd7-bb00-7179-8a67-1bc1a14c4bd2/west-midlands-metro-tram-fleet-maintenance

pending GB open procedure

# West Midlands Metro Tram Fleet Maintenance

[West Midlands Combined Authority](https://tendernation.io/buyers/west-midlands-combined-authority)

Estimated value

£140,000,000

Published

5 Mar 2026

Deadline

Rolling deadline

## Who can bid

- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

## About this tender

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–Wolverhampton tram fleet, comprising 42 CAF Urbos light rail vehicles currently in passenger operation.

The proposed Rolling Stock Maintenance Services Agreement is expected to include full fleet maintenance responsibilities, which may encompass:

- Routine servicing and inspections
- Preventative and corrective maintenance
- Heavy maintenance and overhaul activities
- Cleaning services
- Technical support and engineering services
- Spares supply and materials management
- Lifecycle, asset management and obsolescence planning

Final scope and contractual structure will be informed by market engagement.

Strategic Objectives:

Any future contract will seek to deliver high standards of safety, reliability, availability, cost efficiency and long-term asset sustainability in support of ongoing network expansion.

## CPV classification

Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft, railways, roads and marine equipment

Source

Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-066352-2026-03-05T15:32:03Z

[View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-066352-2026-03-05T15:32:03Z)

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