MetroWest Firmware Upgrade
September 1, 2026 Executive Director of Transport (Officer) Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
Executive Director of Transport Emma Blackham decided on 01/09/2026.
Approval was granted for the West of England Combined Authority to enter into a Basic Implementation Agreement with Network Rail to procure and fund firmware works for the MetroWest programme.
The contract value is £676,955 (excl. VAT).
Full council record
Decision
That:
1) Approval is granted for the West of England Combined Authority (MCA) to enter into the Basic Implementation Agreement with Network Rail (NR). This authorises MCA to procure and fund the Firmware works required to support the operational readiness of the MetroWest Phase 1 and 2 programme. The value of the contract is £676,955 (excl. VAT)
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Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 1 Sep 2026 |