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Bilston and Crescent Rail Replacement

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Jan 2022 at 14:29

Award Notice
Tender

13 May 2021 at 22:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority is currently overseeing the "Bilston and Crescent Rail Replacement" project, a key infrastructure initiative within the railway transport services sector. This project involves significant rail replacement work at the Crescent and Bilston central tram stops, including the removal and replacement of a total of 44 rails. The tender process is classified as open and was published on 13th May 2021. Interested suppliers can submit their bids until the deadline of 8th June 2021 at 12 noon, with contract commencement scheduled for 5th July 2021 and concluding on 4th October 2021. The work is located in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the engineering and construction sectors, particularly those with experience in railway works and infrastructure projects. Successful bidders will contribute to enhancing the tram system's efficiency and reliability, which could lead to increased demand for similar projects in the region. Companies looking to expand their business in public procurement should consider leveraging this opportunity to establish or reinforce their presence in the transportation infrastructure market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bilston and Crescent Rail Replacement

Notice Description

Midland Metro runs from Wolverhampton to Birmingham city centre along 21km with 18km of segregated track. There are two areas of rail replacement to be undertaken on the system in the vicinity of the Crescent and Bilston central tram stops, the rail replacement in both areas requires the removal and replacement of the rail within the tram stop area 28 rails at the Crescent and 16 rails at Bilston. The tram stops are constructed on a concrete pad, the track is standard flat bottom 80lb rail R260 type 39E1 18.2 meters per rail length, fixed to concrete mono block sleepers embedded into the primary concrete. The rail sits on rubber pads fixed with pandrol e-clips with nylons against the rail. The rail sits in a protective sleeve with an artificial keep formed from concrete blocks with standard block paving installed across stop area. This opportunity is available via Bravo Solutions and will close on Tuesday 8th June 2021 at 12 noon. Further details of what is required and relating appendices are detailed in the full Invitation to Tender pack. Access to these tender documents can be found on Bravo Solutions and interested suppliers must register to this site to gain access, registration is free. The link to Bravo Solutions website is as follows:- https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html Please note: * Site visits will take place over two consecutive days on: Tuesday 25th May 2021 and Wednesday 26th May 2021 with an 08:00 start and a 12:00 finish. * Suppliers only need to attend one of the site visits (either Tuesday 25th May 2021 or Wednesday 26th May 2021). * Appointments for site visits must be made by the supplier communicating their required date by using the Bravo Solution messaging function. Full details regarding the site visit and access to the relating tender can be found via Bravo solutions. https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html Additional information: Please note that all correspondence must be done via the messaging function with Bravo Solutions only. https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cc5a823b-f463-46c7-a8ad-42bd0ecc12c3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f365b49-dc16-4d5b-a38c-0321270b91e9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

60200000 - Railway transport services

71300000 - Engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£349,986 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
6 Oct 2021 - 6 Jan 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAIGH RAIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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