Tender

Optical Fibre Survey for Midland Metro Network and Design and Installation of Optical Fibre for Edgbaston Extension

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Tender

21 Dec 2020 at 09:31

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority is seeking tenders for the "Optical Fibre Survey for Midland Metro Network and Design and Installation of Optical Fibre for Edgbaston Extension". This project falls under the industry category of fibre-optic materials and is located in Birmingham, England. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 18th January 2021. The total contract value is estimated at £95,000, with a minimum value of £85,500. This open procedure is designed for suppliers to provide detailed design, construction, installation, testing, and commissioning services for the optical fibre backbone required for the Metro extension.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for suppliers specialising in fibre-optic materials and associated installation services. Businesses with expertise in detailed design and compliance with various industry standards—such as British Standards and Birmingham City Council regulations—will be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. SMEs are encouraged to participate, as the purchasing authority has noted their suitability for this contract, potentially enabling smaller companies to expand their portfolio and engage in municipal infrastructure projects.

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Notice Title

Optical Fibre Survey for Midland Metro Network and Design and Installation of Optical Fibre for Edgbaston Extension

Notice Description

Please note that access to this opportunity and the tender documents is via Bravo Solutions link is: https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html The requirement is for the following:- Survey of Optical Fibre on the Network Design and installation of an optical fibre backbone for the Metro extension in Edgbaston, Birmingham. The optical fibre backbone will follow the same principle of design as that already deployed on Centenary Square Extension (CSQ) project. The backbone will be extended from CSQ Library tram stop through to the terminuses at Hagley Road. The Optical Fibre supplier shall be responsible for the Detailed Design, Construction Design, Installation, Test & Commissioning and the associated test, installation and As-built documentation as per the requirement scope of the project. Please see Appendix 1 - Scope of Works for full specification required. The supplier shall undertake all works associated with this project in accordance with the following legislation and standards: Statutory documents (Acts and Statutory Instruments) Building Regulations Birmingham City Council Standards (public highway infrastructure only) Network Rail Standards (network rail infrastructure only) British Standards (BS and BS EN) European Standards (EN) Industry Standards Additional information: Access to the tender documents can only be found on Bravo Solution which is free to register. Link is: https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html For any messages regarding this opportunity, please use the messaging function within Bravo Solution

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce1a7404-3372-4e0a-9e47-6fec4e9efed6
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32560000 - Fibre-optic materials

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£95,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Feb 2021 - 30 Sep 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Carole Clarke
Contact Email
carole.clarke@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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