Tender

Strategic Assets Framework Agreement

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Tender

10 Mar 2021 at 18:12

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is initiating a tender for a Strategic Assets Framework Agreement aimed at asset management across its portfolio. This procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 12:00 noon on 12th April 2021. The framework will span a maximum of six years, starting on 1st May 2021, and covers various lots including BIM, inspections, small works, and structures. The contract falls under the technical inspection services of engineering structures within the services category, and businesses may submit bids for one or more lots through the WMCA's e-tendering portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in asset management and related services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sports enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that provide technical inspections, building works, or BIM services will find this an ideal opportunity to compete. The evaluation criteria will favour competitive pricing and quality, allowing various businesses to participate and potentially secure contracts that could enhance their service offerings and market presence over the duration of the framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Strategic Assets Framework Agreement

Notice Description

The Strategic Asset Management team are responsible for all of the asset information for all of the different asset groupings that exist within the portfolio of the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA). Due to various existing arrangements coming to an end and new services required the WMCA requires a new framework consisting of the following Lots: - Lot 1 - BIM - Lot 2 - Inspections - Lot 3 - Small Works - Lot 4 - Structures The WMCA is looking to establish a six years maximum term Framework Agreement with one supplier for Lots 1 and 4 to ensure consistency over that period and then multi-sourcing with a minimum of 4 suppliers envisaged for Lot 2 in total with a sole supplier for vacant land and building inspections and mini competitions for ad-hoc surveys. Lot 3, due to the potential variety of works, will be issued via mini competition to ensure competitiveness across the period. A longer-term framework is required due to the extended timescales within Lot 4 in relation to the inspection programme for continuity. Bidders can apply to be included for any or all Lots of the framework. Bids are being assessed on the basis of 60% price and 40% quality for all Lots apart from Lot 3 which is 70% price and 30% quality. In order to access the documents and submit a bid please do so through BravoSolution, the WMCA's e-tendering portal (https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk). The tender reference is itt_932 and if you are not already registered on BravoSolution it is free and usually only takes a few minutes to do so. Please submit all responses by the tender return date of 1200 noon on Monday 12th April 2021 and if you have any clarification questions please submit these by the deadline of 1200 on Wednesday 7th April 2021. Following evaluation of bids it is the intention to commence this Framework Agreement on 1st May 2021.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/502301bb-714f-4af4-80e0-36134b049266
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71631400 - Technical inspection services of engineering structures

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2021 - 30 Apr 2027 Over 5 years
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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