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Midland Metro Limited - Track Tolerances - Institution of Railway Research (IRR at Huddersfield Uni)

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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06 Nov 2024 at 16:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "Midland Metro Limited - Track Tolerances - Institution of Railway Research (IRR at Huddersfield Uni)" was managed by the West Midlands Combined Authority. The procurement is under the services category of railway-track inspection services, specifically for track tolerances and benchmark review against best industry practices and other light rail networks for Midland Metro Limited. The contract is valued at £58,500 and the procurement was completed via a direct single tender action method. The procurement started on 1 October 2024 and is expected to end on 30 April 2025, with the award notice published on 6 November 2024. The project is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, and was awarded to the University of Huddersfield Enterprises Ltd.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses specialising in railway-track inspection and related services, particularly those with a capacity for in-depth research and benchmark reviews. Businesses that can provide innovative solutions and exhibit strong best practice adherence are well-suited to compete in such tenders. While this specific contract was awarded to a large enterprise, it highlights potential opportunities for niche providers in similar future contracts. Additionally, businesses focused on light rail systems and infrastructure development could leverage this type of procurement to grow their expertise and portfolio.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Midland Metro Limited - Track Tolerances - Institution of Railway Research (IRR at Huddersfield Uni)

Notice Description

Track tolerances and benchmark review against best industry practices and other light rail networks for Midland Metro Limited

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e1919bfb-10f0-4812-b673-cc372f189b3d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d475906-f921-40c5-966f-6d694e8eb1a5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71631470 - Railway-track inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£58,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£58,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 30 Apr 2025 6-12 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
Manjit Khabra
Contact Email
manjit.khabra@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD ENTERPRISES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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