Planning

Third Generation Trams Market Sounding Exercise

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Planning

05 Jan 2018 at 10:47

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

29 Nov 2017 at 16:13

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

29 Nov 2017 at 16:05

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is conducting a Market Sounding Exercise titled "Third Generation Trams Market Sounding Exercise" to enhance its understanding of capabilities within the tram supply market. This initiative is part of the planning stage and aims to inform future tram procurement processes. Interested suppliers can register for this voluntary engagement by reaching out to Chris Robinson, the Procurement Lead Officer, by emailing chris.robinson@wmca.org.uk. The deadline for submissions is set for 10am on 5th March 2018, with all activities taking place in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom, within the scope of the railway and tramway locomotives industry category (CPV Code: 34600000).

This Market Sounding Exercise presents a significant opportunity for companies in the tram and railway sectors to connect with the WMCA and provide valuable feedback on technical, operational, and commercial aspects of tram procurement. Businesses with expertise in tram manufacturing, maintenance, and associated services would be well-positioned to participate, leveraging this engagement to align their offerings with WMCA's future needs. By participating, suppliers can enhance their visibility and potentially secure contracts in forthcoming procurement activities driven by WMCA’s insights gathered from this exercise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Third Generation Trams 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 tram supply marketplace. This knowledge will assist WMCA in planning future tram procurement and specification in a way that best aligns with the capabilities and needs of the tram supply market. In addition, the knowledge gained will enable WMCA to take account of tram product capabilities and limitations in developing the extensions and future operational service plans. Participation in the Market Sounding project is voluntary, and the project is entirely separate from any subsequent tram procurement activity. Participation in the Market Sounding project will not affect the opportunity for suppliers to participate in any subsequent tram procurement, and will not form part of any tram procurement assessment or selection process. WMCA is keen to plan a tram procurement that delivers the best possible outcomes, and understands that this is best achieved by listening to the needs of the tram supply industry. As a result, this Market Sounding process is designed to gather tram supplier feedback on a range of technical, operational, programme and commercial issues. To reiterate this market sounding exercise is entirely separate from any subsequent tram procurement activity. In order to register to the market sounding exercise please email Chris Robinson - Procurement Lead Officer (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 10am 5th March 2018. Additional information: In order to register to the market sounding exercise please email Chris Robinson - Procurement Lead Officer (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 10am 5th March 2018

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dbe6b6ac-4768-4b27-9dbe-505888350441
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5295ae23-ef48-46c3-a4a5-1b2c7a473ab2
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34600000 - Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Mar 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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