Notice Information
Notice Title
Expression of Interest for Phase 1 Supply & Installation of FF&E, Graphics, Window Coverings and Associated Builders Work for the Very Light Rail National Innovation Centre in Dudley, West Midlands
Notice Description
The Black Country Innovative Manufacturing Organisation (BCIMO) is a not-for-profit Research and Technology Organisation (RTO) established to oversee the build, launch and operation of the Very Light Rail National Innovation Centre (VLRNIC), a unique, purpose-built, R&D facility based in Dudley in the West Midlands. The centre, which is located on the site of the former British Rail station at Dudley, is being used to help shape and accelerate the development of lower-cost and more environmentally friendly solutions across the whole of the rail industry. Construction of the centre was completed in September 2022, thanks to funding from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council, the Black Country Local Enterprise Partnership in partnership with the Midlands Engine Investment Fund, the West Midlands Combined Authority, the Coventry and Warwickshire Local Enterprise Partnership and Coventry City Council. Further funding has now been received to enable continued fitout of the centre. This notice invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the Phase 1 Supply & Installation of FF&E, Graphics, Window Coverings and Associated Builders Work contract. The contract is to be completed by the 31st May 2023 and has a total contract value of PS117,445 + VAT. (A further notice for the Phase 2 fitout will follow later this year - total contract value PS62,500 + VAT). To express your interest in this contract: - Please read the attachments provided and ensure that you meet the qualifying criteria before applying. - If you meet the qualifying criteria and wish to apply please email Olivia Brown at procurement@bcimo.co.uk. - Your EOI must be received by 17:00 on Wednesday 1st March 2023 to be considered. EOIs will be assessed against the qualifying criteria and suitable applicants will be invited to progress to the full tender process. You will find out if you have been successful on Monday 6th March. If you have any questions please email Olivia Brown at procurement@bcimo.co.uk, however also note that we will be unable to release the full tender pack until the 6th March to ensure a fair and transparent tender process is undertaken. We look forward to hearing from you! Additional information: Essential Qualifying Criteria: 1) Be VAT Registered 2) Have a Companies House Registration with registered offices in the United Kingdom 3) Be a limited company 4) Have no less than PS10M Public, Employee and PI Insurance 5) Have the capacity and suitable qualifications to project manage, supply and fit / install 6) Have a Carbon Reduction Plan detailing your commitment to achieving net-zero by 2050 7) Have capacity and be able complete all works by the completion date (31/05/23), inclusive of delivery, supply and fitting of all elements outlined herewith. BCIMO would like to encourage applications from suppliers in the Black Country and wider West Midlands.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-b5fd17-e9afc0ee-2b76-422a-9f1f-5c6efef231a4
- Publication Source
- Contracts Finder
- Latest Notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a9dea20-a756-4669-be23-25d592047f9c
- 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
39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
45 - Construction work
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- CPV Codes
39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
45000000 - Construction work
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £117,455 £100K-£500K
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 1 Mar 20232 years ago
- Submission Deadline
- 1 Mar 2023Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 26 Mar 2023 - 31 May 2023 1-6 months
- 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
- BLACK COUNTRY INNOVATIVE MANUFACTURING ORGANISATION
- Contact Name
- Olivia Brown
- Contact Email
- procurement@bcimo.co.uk
- Contact Phone
- 07769586893
Buyer Location
- Locality
- DUDLEY
- Postcode
- DY1 4AW
- Post Town
- Dudley
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLG West Midlands (England)
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLG3 West Midlands
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLG36 Dudley
- Delivery Location
- Not specified
-
- Local Authority
- Dudley
- Electoral Ward
- Castle & Priory
- Westminster Constituency
- Dudley
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a9dea20-a756-4669-be23-25d592047f9c
1st March 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder -
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0a524089-d814-40b5-98d8-6e24e67c723d
This attachment provides the timescales for the full tender and contract process. Please note that at this stage we are inviting Expressions of Interest (EOI) to be received no later than 17:00 on Wednesday 1st March 2023. EOIs received after this time will unfortunately not be considered.
Notice URLs
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
View full OCDS Record for this contracting process
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