Tender

PROVISION OF COMMON SAFETY METHOD SUPPORT FOR RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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25 Sep 2018 at 12:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority is conducting a tender for the "Provision of Common Safety Method Support for Rail Infrastructure Projects," focusing on infrastructure works consultancy and health and safety consultancy services. This procurement is currently in the tender stage, with submissions open until 29 October 2018. The contract is valued at £750,000 and is set to commence on 3 December 2018, lasting for a period of four years. The services are required in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom, covering multiple station projects, including Willenhall, Darlaston, and University Station.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in safety method support, particularly those with expertise in rail infrastructure. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the buyer is open to engaging up to three organisations that meet the specified criteria. Businesses that can demonstrate a successful track record in working as Independent Assessment Bodies or Notified Bodies under current railway interoperability regulations would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PROVISION OF COMMON SAFETY METHOD SUPPORT FOR RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS

Notice Description

* TfWM is developing various high-level rail projects that require Common Safety Method (CSM) support, a skill that it cannot provide in-house or through any of its key stakeholders. * The role will involve producing and providing all necessary deliverables to enable the successful operation and full integration of the various projects concerned into the rail network, the general transport system and the local community * The successful organisation(s) will be requested to act as an Independent Assessment Body (AsBo) for the application of the CSM and a Notified Body (NoBo) / Designated Body (DeBo) under the Railway Interoperability Regulations (RiR 2011, as amended) for at least the following projects (but not limited to) listed below: Package 1 - Willenhall and Darlaston Stations Package 2 - Moseley, Kings Heath and Hazelwell Stations Package 3 - Brierley Hill and Canal Street Stations University Station Perry Barr Station The successful supplier(s) (up to three, subject to meeting the criteria stated in the Tender documents) will qualify to a Framework of the duration of 4 years, and will be required to work seamlessly and co-operatively with the client, associated stakeholders and other consultants in developing TfWM's rail projects. To access the opportunity please refer to the links provided at the end of this Notice. Additional information: To access the opportunity and related paperwork, please register to WMCA's Bravo Solution portal at https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk/ (registration instructions provided at the same link), and look for "itt_565 - PROVISION OF COMMON SAFETY METHOD SUPPORT FOR RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS". Please note that contract start/end date are indicative and will be confirmed upon award. Please also note that the value is for tendering purposes and there is no guarantee that the WMCA will incur this level of spend.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dd87a2a2-b185-4b2b-a127-667c690e8570
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d3d7d17-12b4-4907-a1b2-b2cae0acd266
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Dec 2018 - 2 Dec 2022 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
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
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement.team@wmca.org.uk
Contact Phone
01212147225

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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