Planning

Midland Metro Limited - Pre-Market Engagement - Principal Inspections

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Planning

13 Aug 2024 at 15:07

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Midlands Combined Authority is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "Midland Metro Limited - Pre-Market Engagement - Principal Inspections", which falls under the industry category of Technical inspection services of engineering structures (CPV 71631400). This project is focused on conducting principal inspections of 26 structures within a shared light rail/heavy rail corridor in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The engagement end date for this tender is set for 26th August 2024, with the specific deadline for responding being 26th August 2024 at 12 PM. All questions regarding this opportunity should be directed through the Bravo Portal.

This pre-market engagement provides an excellent opportunity for businesses to offer their expertise in technical inspections, particularly those specialising in engineering structures. SMEs and VCSEs are considered suitable for this tender, offering a chance to showcase their capabilities and potentially expand their business through involvement in significant infrastructure maintenance projects. Participants can gain valuable insights into future opportunities and enhance their relationships within the market by engaging with Midland Metro Limited and contributing to this essential procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Midland Metro Limited - Pre-Market Engagement - Principal Inspections

Notice Description

Midland Metro Limited (MML) is seeking input from the market on potential principal inspections of 26 structures, in line with CS 450 Inspection of Highway Structures (formerly BD63/17). MML are currently engaging with stakeholders to adopt maintenance responsibility for 26 additional structures on a shared light rail/heavy rail corridor. Through conducting this Market Engagement, MML is seeking to gain a greater understanding of what the market can offer and deliver in line with the key requirements expected by MML. MML plan to use the information to support the current ongoing negotiations around the structures. This is for information purposes only, it will not be evaluated in any way. * The deadline to respond to this PPQ and attend the event is 26th August 2024 at 12pm. Late submissions will not be accepted. ** Please Note that suppliers should not contact officers of the WMCA directly regarding this opportunity, all questions should be submitted through the Bravo Portal. Portal Website: https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk Bravo Solution Project Reference: Project_898

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1445a6a0-5267-41bd-be8a-1d9274817404
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2ec806f-45e3-4204-b072-f46d2c5330aa
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71631400 - Technical inspection services of engineering structures

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Aug 2024Expired
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
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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