Planning

WMCA Roadside Infrastructure Contracts - Early Market Engagement Event November 2024

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Planning

14 Oct 2024 at 07:36

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is currently in the planning stage for their "Roadside Infrastructure Contracts - Early Market Engagement Event" scheduled for November 2024. The procurement process aims to inform the Authority's future strategy for maintenance and support contracts related to roadside infrastructure. This engagement covers several key areas including infrastructure cleaning, highway infrastructure maintenance, supply and installation of highway infrastructure, grounds maintenance, timetable cases, planned and reactive maintenance, and the maintenance and installation of mesh panels. An online event will be held on 7th November 2024 at 11:00, with interested suppliers required to register through Bravo before 5th November 2024, 09:00. The procurement sector focuses on bus shelters and public road transport services, specifically in the West Midlands, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in infrastructure maintenance, cleaning services, landscaping, electrical installations, and manufacturing of transport infrastructure components. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given that the procurement process is inclusive to their capabilities. By engaging in this early market event, businesses can gain insights into the WMCA’s expectations and potentially shape the future procurement strategy, thus positioning themselves favourably for upcoming contracts benefits in terms of business growth and strategic partnerships within the transport infrastructure sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WMCA Roadside Infrastructure Contracts - Early Market Engagement Event November 2024

Notice Description

The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to notify the market of forthcoming market engagement event relating to the West Midlands Combined Authority's (WMCA) current Roadside Infrastructure Framework - to help inform the Authority's future strategy. WMCA is reviewing the current maintenance and support contracts and would be interested to engage with suppliers who have experience working in the following areas: Lot 1 - Infrastructure cleaning - Cleaning provision at Bus Stations, Park and Ride car parks, bus shelters, and other highway infrastructure as well as information placement and timetable case maintenance. Lot 2 - Highway Infrastructure - Reactive and planned maintenance, installation and removal of on street infrastructure including any electrical requirements along with a storage element for removed assets. Lot 3 - Supply and Installation of Highway Infrastructure - Provision of highway infrastructure, such as bus shelters and stop poles, that cater to requirements of WMCA and its ongoing programmes. Lot 4 - Grounds Maintenance - Landscaping, specialist arboriculture works, and winter maintenance at Bus Stations and Park and Ride car parks. Lot 5 - Supply and Installation of Timetable Cases - Provision of timetable cases that will be placed on WMCA highway infrastructure displaying public transport information. Lot 6 - Planned and Reactive Maintenance - All PPM requirements for Bus Stations and Car Parks, along with reactive work and provision of a mobile technician. Lot 7 - Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Mesh Panels - Shelters with a history of vandalism with have glazing/polycarbonate replaced with Mesh. This contract would maintain the current estate and install Mesh where required. WMCA will be undertaking an online event on the 7th of November 2024 at 11:00 for potential suppliers that are interested in assisting WMCA with their future strategy and any potential future procurement. This will be followed up by a supplier questionnaire, which will assist the WMCA with future strategy and there may also be the potential opportunity for interested suppliers, to have 1-2-1 conversations with WMCA, on a first come, first serve basis and if the Authority deems to be beneficial. Interested parties should register through Bravo, and search for project_933/pqq_236 and express interest in attending the event via the message function under pqq_236 no later than the 5th November 2024 - 9:00. Your registration will ensure that you will receive the relevant details for the online event and any future correspondence regarding the Transport Infrastructure Contracts. Please note, the information in this document represents WMCA's current plans and may be subject to change prior to a potential tender publication. WMCA reserves the right to amend or change all and any aspects discussed in this exercise. Additional information: This PIN is not a call to competition and the WMCA is not bound to enter into any procurement activity because of it. All procurement activity is subject to WMCA priorities, funding and any or all procurement activity is subject to change at the Authority's absolute discretion.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1954330b-1e42-454a-9da4-5d1afefab6aa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa54a738-1f95-425a-b18d-e3931175c257
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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

44212321 - Bus shelters

60100000 - Road transport services

60112000 - Public road transport services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Nov 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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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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