Award

Provision of Control Room Simulator for Midland Metro Limited

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Award

20 Dec 2024 at 11:06

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority recently completed a tender process for the provision of a control room simulator for Midland Metro Limited (MML). The tender, identified by MML STA-18, was part of the network operating system industry category and took place in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. This direct procurement method, conducted via a single tender action below the threshold, culminated in the award being made on 18th September 2024. The contract, valued at £99,922, commenced on 19th August 2024 and was set to conclude on 20th November 2024, with the award notice published on 20th December 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in network operating systems, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Given the specific requirements of a control room simulator to manage tram operations at critical points, companies with relevant expertise in simulation technologies and operational management systems are well-suited to compete for similar contracts. This contract could stimulate business growth by demonstrating capabilities in large-scale operational systems within the UK's public transportation sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Control Room Simulator for Midland Metro Limited

Notice Description

A control room simulator required by MML to allow the Operations team to manage two delta structures which will converge varying numbers of trams at one point at two locations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0ec78537-2753-4b1b-9f00-41ff2cea835a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff825c92-b1e9-44e1-9571-17ee511fd0e5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32425000 - Network operating system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£99,922 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,922 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
18 Aug 2024 - 20 Nov 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B19 3SD
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AVANSIM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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