Planning

Pre Market Engagement for an Asset Management System For Transport For West Midlands

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Planning

20 Dec 2024 at 14:07

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is initiating a pre-market engagement for the replacement of its Asset Management System for Transport for West Midlands (TfWM). This planning stage engagement aims to gather insights for a modern, robust solution to improve asset visibility, maintenance planning, financial management, and reporting. The existing system has reached its operational limits, necessitating this upgrade. Key industry categories include facilities management software (CPV: 48421000) and database management systems (CPV: 48612000). The engagement end date is set for 17th January 2025, and the procurement activity is situated in the West Midlands, UK (postal code: B19 3SD).

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in asset management and software solutions to contribute to a significant public transport infrastructure project. SMEs are particularly encouraged to participate, aligning with WMCA’s objective to support local business growth and innovation. Companies experienced in developing database and facilities management systems would be well-suited to compete, offering their expertise in data accuracy and operational efficiency to benefit TfWM's future capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pre Market Engagement for an Asset Management System For Transport For West Midlands

Notice Description

WMCA alongside Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) is undertaking an initiative to replace its existing Asset Management System with a modern, robust solution. The current system has reached its operational limits, hindering efficiency, data accuracy and overall asset management effectiveness. By investing in a state-of-the-art Asset Management System, Transport for West Midlands expects to achieve significant improvements in asset visibility, maintenance planning, financial management and reporting. WMCA intend to circulate a questionnaire through Bravo (WMCA e-tendering portal), allowing you to provide more information about your interest and comment on the proposed approach. Portal Website: https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk PIN Title: Asset Management System Bravo Solution Project Reference: project_980

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1389e6eb-89d5-4318-8127-93ab9a455310
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9d36cf7-c9fd-4d0f-bcbd-bd681ae5c2cd
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48421000 - Facilities management software package

48612000 - Database-management system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 202411 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Jan 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
katie.griffin@wmca.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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