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West Midlands Metro - Ultrasonic Testing

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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31 Oct 2024 at 11:34

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has completed the procurement for ultrasonic rail testing services for the West Midlands Metro. The contract, titled "West Midlands Metro - Ultrasonic Testing," encompasses the supply of manpower to conduct and supervise ultrasonic rail testing along the entire length of the Midland Metro's infrastructure from Wolverhampton to Edgbaston. The procurement stage is in the 'Award' phase, with key dates including the award date of 18 October 2024, and the contract period from 21 October 2024 to 31 December 2024. The industry category is railway-track inspection services, and the procurement method was a competitive quotation process, which falls below the threshold. The total contract value is £35,315.04 GBP.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in railway infrastructure services, particularly those with capabilities in ultrasonic testing. Although the procurement was sought through a limited competitive quotation process, it provides insights into the types of services in demand within the West Midlands region, enabling companies to position themselves for future opportunities. Firms that are well-suited to compete in similar tenders typically have expertise in railway-track inspection and a proven track record of reliable service delivery. Haigh Rail Limited, a large-scale firm, was awarded the contract, indicating a preference for well-established companies within this specific type of work.

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Notice Title

West Midlands Metro - Ultrasonic Testing

Notice Description

Supply of manpower to conduct and supervise the ultrasonic rail testing throughout the entire length of Midland Metro's rail infrastructure from Wolverhampton to Edgbaston.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5134404e-747c-4798-92fc-cd0622ffaeb4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/481b5f1d-c330-4f83-bd3b-76c6f1681890
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71631470 - Railway-track inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,315 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,315 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
20 Oct 2024 - 31 Dec 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

HAIGH RAIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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