Planning

Market Engagement - Provision for Laser-Based Corrugation Survey for Midland Metro Limited (MML)

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Planning

25 Oct 2024 at 14:25

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority is in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Market Engagement - Provision for Laser-Based Corrugation Survey for Midland Metro Limited (MML)." This initial phase seeks to gather market intelligence regarding suppliers capable of conducting a highly accurate corrugation survey along MML's 23 km light rail network, located in the West Midlands, UK. The engagement is scheduled to end on 8 November 2024, with all interested parties requested to complete the Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire by this date. The industry category is classified as "Railway-track inspection services" under the CPV code 71631470.

This market engagement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in railway-track inspection and measurement technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. By contributing to the pre-market study, suppliers can shape the future procurement strategy and requirements, positioning themselves favourably for subsequent competitive tender processes. Engaging in this exercise will provide valuable insights and networking opportunities, laying the groundwork for potential long-term partnerships with the West Midlands Combined Authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Market Engagement - Provision for Laser-Based Corrugation Survey for Midland Metro Limited (MML)

Notice Description

Midland Metro Limited (MML) is seeking to engage with Suppliers capable of delivering a corrugation survey across its 23 km (46km route length) light rail network. The purpose of the survey is to measure corrugation wavelengths and depths along the rail head with a high degree of accuracy to inform ongoing maintenance and repair strategies. 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 development of the scope of requirements and the procurement strategy. PLEASE NOTE - This is an information gathering exercise rather than a call for competition and therefore publication or response does not commit WMCA or respondents to a future procurement, nor provide any process exemptions or preferential treatment to any parties expressing an interest. Please also note that this is not a formal PQQ or expression of interest in a tender exercise. This Pre-Market Engagement is to be used purely by WMCA/MML to provide potential delivery partners with more information about MMLs requirement and for suppliers to submit responses to our questionnaire. Your responses to this questionnaire will NOT be scored or evaluated in any way and will be used purely for information purposes by WMCA/MML. WMCA/MML will not be liable for costs incurred by any interested party participating in this exercise. Further Information on this Pre-Market Engagement will be listed via https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk Bravo Solution Project Reference: Project _943 (pqq_243) Please see the link below for the Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire. https://forms.office.com/e/bv5P87Xypq Deadline: Can you please complete this PME questionnaire by Friday 8th November - 12 noon.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8bce9a7b-9bcb-4205-b9b0-12fbb0778841
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5996b1d0-53d2-4d1b-a184-836191ca884a
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

71631470 - Railway-track inspection services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 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
Manjit Khabra
Contact Email
manjit.khabra@wmca.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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