Planning

Fare Collection System - Market Sounding Exercise

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Planning

04 Oct 2018 at 14:12

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Midlands Combined Authority is currently undertaking a planning stage for a Market Sounding Exercise titled "Fare Collection System." This initiative is aimed at gathering insights into the capabilities of the marketplace, which will inform upcoming procurement activities related to ticket-issuing machines and automatic fare collection systems. Interested suppliers should note that the engagement deadline is set for 12 Noon on 5th November 2018. The delivery addresses for this project are within the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom, specifically in Birmingham.

This Market Sounding Exercise presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in fare collection technologies, particularly those involved in ticket-issuing machines and integrated payment systems. Companies that can demonstrate innovative solutions and a strong understanding of the fare collection landscape would be ideally placed to engage with the West Midlands Combined Authority. Participation in this exercise will not influence future procurement assessments but may provide insights beneficial for the subsequent Fare Collection System tendering process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fare Collection System - Market Sounding Exercise

Notice Description

This Market Sounding Exercise is to enable West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) to gain a better understanding of the capabilities of the marketplace. This knowledge will assist the WMCA in planning its future procurement exercise in a way that best aligns with the capabilities of the marketplace and our customers. Participation in the Market Sounding project is voluntary, and the project is entirely separate from any subsequent Fare Collection System procurement activity. Participation in the Market Sounding project will not affect the opportunity for suppliers to participate in any subsequent Fare Collection System procurement, and will not form part of any Fare Collection System procurement assessment or selection process. WMCA is keen to plan a Fare Collection System procurement that delivers the best possible outcomes, and understands that this is best achieved by listening to the needs and capabilities of suppliers within the marketplace. To reiterate this market sounding exercise (not a tender exercise) is entirely separate from any subsequent Fare Collection System procurement activity. In order to register to the market sounding exercise please email Chris Robinson - Procurement and Supply Chain Manager (Metro): chris.robinson@wmca.org.uk Following successful registration you will be provided with the market sounding information pack. The closing date for submissions of the market sounding exercise is 12 Noon 5th November 2018 Additional information: In order to register to the market sounding exercise please email Chris Robinson - Procurement and Supply Chain Manager (Metro): chris.robinson@wmca.org.uk Following successful registration you will be provided with the market sounding information pack. The closing date for submissions of the market sounding exercise is 12 Noon 5th November 2018

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e0965f9-a39b-4e79-8719-15b8636ba85c
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30144200 - Ticket-issuing machines

30144400 - Automatic fare collection

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Nov 2018Expired
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
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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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