Tender

T-69 Tram e-Auction Opportunity

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Tender

06 Dec 2017 at 12:43

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority is facilitating an e-Auction for the sale of 15 type T-69 light rail vehicles, titled "T-69 Tram e-Auction Opportunity". This opportunity is classified under the category of tramway passenger coaches and will take place at Long Marston Airfield, located in the West Midlands, England. The e-Auction is scheduled for 29th January 2018, with a registration deadline on 15th January 2018. Interested parties are advised to contact Chris Robinson, the Metro Procurement Lead Officer, for further information regarding participation requirements and vehicle inspections.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses in the transportation and logistics sector, particularly companies specialising in rail transport and vehicle acquisition. Auctions like this can spur business growth for bidders who are able to fulfil the stipulated 'know your customer' requirements set by The Royal Bank of Scotland plc, as well as manage the logistics of vehicle collection post-auction. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to engage in this process, capitalising on the chance to expand their service offerings in the transport industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

T-69 Tram e-Auction Opportunity

Notice Description

Note: This is NOT a tender exercise it is an e-Auction for the sale of existing tram fleet: The West Midlands Combined Authority/Transport for West Midlands (WMCA) is delighted to announce an exciting one-time opportunity to own not only a piece of transport history, but also a fleet of 15 type T-69 light rail vehicles. Originally purchased from Italian manufacturer Ansaldo Trasporti and in operation between 1998-2014, the former standard bearers of the Line One route between Wolverhampton and Birmingham city centres are currently in storage at Long Marston Airfield. The e-Auction will take place on 29th January 2018 at 10am and will be hosted by BravoSolution. The trams are currently owned by a subsidiary of The Royal Bank of Scotland plc (RBS). Each sale will be subject to satisfactory completion of any "know your customer" requirements which RBS may specify. Each winning bidder will be required to enter into a sale agreement in a form specified by RBS (which will be available on the BravoSolution e-Auction platform) and collect the trams from Long Marston Airfield within a specified time after the auction. To register your interest in this unique opportunity, contact Chris Robinson, Metro Procurement Lead Officer, at: chris.robinson@wmca.org.uk Additional information: Persons who are 'consumers' for the purposes of the Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977 and/or the Consumer Rights Act 2015 shall not be eligible to participate in the e-Auction. Condition Report: Full accounts and descriptions of the condition of the vehicles are available and can be obtained from Chris Robinson, Metro Procurement Lead Officer, at chris.robinson@wmca.org.uk Inspection Visits: Visits to the storage facility are by appointment only and can be arranged by contacting Chris Robinson at chris.robinson@wmca.org.uk The trams will be 'sold as seen' and neither the WMCA, RBS nor any other party makes any condition, warranty, representation or other term in respect of the description, state, fitness, quality, suitability for purpose, specification or performance of the trams.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6efb8083-df38-479d-aff5-83d20f8625ef
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34622100 - Tramway passenger coaches

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jan 2018 - 30 Jan 2018 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
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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