# WMCA Framework Agreement relating to the provision of Diversionary Utilities Works for Metro extensions or any Major Highways Schemes

> Contract award record from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [West Midlands Combined Authority](/buyers/west-midlands-combined-authority/contract-awards)
- Contract winner: Svella Connect Limited
- Award value: £30,000,000
- Tender value: £30,000,000
- Award date: 14 October 2022
- Published: 1 March 2023
- Contract start: 1 February 2023
- Contract end: 31 January 2027
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: works
- Notice ID: 80622b91-6e12-49fe-80f5-1f0db83a1fee-619902
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-396fddfe-5a40-471d-b427-534d1822082d

## Description

The West Midlands Combined Authority \(WMCA\) is developing further extensions to Midland Metro\. Metro Line 1 has been in operation since 1999 and the Birmingham City Centre Extension \(BCCE\) has been open since May 2016\. WMCA has appointed utility contractors to a tendered framework to assist the utilities team to deliver the diversions in advance of the main works\. This framework contract is for the provision of Diversionary Utilities Works for Metro Extensions and any Major Highways Schemes\. The framework is split into two Lots: - Lot 1 \(Communications, Electricity and Gas infrastructure\) - Lot 2 \(Water-Clean and Waste infrastructure\)

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- [Transport for West Midlands - Consultancy Support - Project Manager](/contracts/ocds-b5fd17-8e68e27b-2c56-44ad-b568-e893b54a8d95): WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80622b91-6e12-49fe-80f5-1f0db83a1fee-619902)