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Provision of Tram Simulator System Upgrade for Midland Metro Limited - Birmingham East Side Extension (Bespoke System)

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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05 Nov 2024 at 16:43

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Tram Simulator System Upgrade for Midland Metro Limited - Birmingham East Side Extension (Bespoke System)" under a direct procurement method. The procurement falls under the industry category of train-monitoring systems, with Avansim Ltd selected as the supplier. The procurement stage is 'award', with the contract period spanning from 15 August 2024 to 15 November 2024. This project aims to upgrade the MML tram simulators to support staff training activities, particularly for drivers, in anticipation of the Birmingham East Side Extension completion. This is a fundamental requirement for operational readiness in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in transport systems and simulation technology, particularly SMEs and VCSOs (Voluntary Community and Social Enterprises), to collaborate on significant infrastructure projects. The focus on upgrading tram simulators to support driver training offers niche opportunities for companies with expertise in bespoke system development and transport training solutions to grow their business by contributing to key public transport enhancements in the West Midlands.

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Notice Title

Provision of Tram Simulator System Upgrade for Midland Metro Limited - Birmingham East Side Extension (Bespoke System)

Notice Description

MML tram simulators system upgrade to support staff training activities in 2025. The current MML simulator has been provided and constructed by Avansim. This is a fundamental requirement for drivers to be trained on the network prior to the completion of all works on the BEE extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b4bf5683-bc8f-48b9-9daa-2bf7235c1a06
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cecaca90-69ff-4f1e-8814-336dcf47942c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34943000 - Train-monitoring system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£82,931 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£82,931 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
14 Aug 2024 - 15 Nov 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
Manjit Khabra
Contact Email
manjit.khabra@wmca.org.uk
Contact Phone
07946395581

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

AVANSIM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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