AwardedAwarded 23 September 2026

Canal Capacity Study and strategy

West Midlands Combined Authority · Local authority

In brief

West Midlands Combined Authority awarded architecture and engineering and research work to DK-CM Limited on 23 September 2026.

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What the notice says

WMCA is seeking to commission a supplier to provide a Canal-Based Housing Capacity and Policy Study to assess the extent to which the canal network can support additional residential development. The study will provide a network-wide assessment of capacity for both moorings and floating homes, identify constraints and delivery considerations, and develop an evidence base to inform policy within the SDS.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
DK-CM Limited (SME)£39,486
23 September 2026 to 16 October 2026

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 090616-2026

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From notice 090616-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 24 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.