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Meridian 1 CAV Central Testbed

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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03 Jan 2020 at 10:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) as the buying organisation, seeking to appoint a Principal Contractor for the "Meridian 1 CAV Central Testbed" project. This initiative is part of the Government's investment in Connected and Autonomous Vehicle (CAV) research and development, aimed at establishing the West Midlands as a centre for CAV development. The procurement is currently in the award stage, with the contract valued at £2,500,000 and scheduled to start on 3rd January 2020, running until 29th May 2020. The project encompasses the installation of traffic guidance equipment across a 300-kilometre testbed in Birmingham, Coventry, and Solihull.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the infrastructure and technology sectors, particularly those specialising in transportation systems, construction, and equipment installation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this particularly appealing, given the procurement’s method of selective tendering from a framework agreement, potentially allowing them to participate more easily. Companies with expertise in developing and delivering intelligent transport systems and related infrastructure projects would be well-suited to compete for this contract, ensuring alignment with the innovative CAV sector growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Meridian 1 CAV Central Testbed

Notice Description

The Government has committed to investing in Connected and Autonomous Vehicle (CAV) research and development, having recognised the expected commercial and technological expansion of the CAV sector. The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) plan to capitalise on this growth and establish the region as an internationally-recognised centre for CAV development. This project marks a critical step towards realising truly autonomous vehicles and securing the region as central to the sector. This collaborative project will build a test environment for connected and autonomous vehicles in the West Midlands. The Meridian 1 CAV testbed and the Meridian 3 extension, will stretch across 300 kilometres of public road in Birmingham, Coventry, and Solihull, enabling managed interaction between CAVs and other road users TfWM are now seeking to appoint a Principal Contractor to deliver the required testbed infrastructure. Delivery will include: Provision of infrastructure and equipment as detailed in the accompanying specifications and Schedule of Quantities; Construction of new structures as detailed in the accompanying design drawings and specifications; Installation of equipment on new and existing structures as detailed in the accompanying design drawings and specifications; Commissioning and testing of all equipment following installation; Network and communications solution to connect all technologies. This is a call off from the CCS RM1089 Traffic Management Technology 2 Framework - Lot 14 ' Intelligent Transport Systems'

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-713b8bec-000f-4ca1-b3b3-8aaf9a59a309
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4491fc14-0e64-498c-a2a8-57cb2f1850f3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45316213 - Installation of traffic guidance equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,331,478 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20196 years ago
Contract Period
3 Jan 2020 - 29 May 2020 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIEMENS MOBILITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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