Buyer Name: West Midlands Combined Authority
Buyer Address: 16 Summer Lane, Birmingham, UKG31, B19 3SD, United Kingdom
Contact Email: procurement.team@wmca.org.uk
WMCA Micromobility Scheme
Buyer Contact Info
Status
complete
complete
Procedure
open
open
Value
36000000.0 GBP
36000000.0 GBP
Published
19 Dec 2025, 15:02
19 Dec 2025, 15:02
Deadline
n/a
n/a
Contract Start
31 Mar 2026, 23:00
31 Mar 2026, 23:00
Contract End
31 Mar 2031, 22:59
31 Mar 2031, 22:59
Category
n/a
n/a
CPV
60112000 - Public road transport services
60112000 - Public road transport services
Region
n/a
n/a
Awarded To
LIME TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
LIME TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
Official Source
Open Find a Tender
Open Find a Tender
Description
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Opportunity Context
Lots
Lot 1 Status: complete
Awards
Award Title: WMCA Micromobility Scheme
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