Tender

Zero Emission Bus Charging Infrastructure Needs

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Tender

01 Nov 2019 at 15:58

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport for West Midlands (TfWM), part of the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), is seeking bids for a project titled "Zero Emission Bus Charging Infrastructure Needs." The aim is to review and update the charging infrastructure for bus services in the West Midlands to support the cleanest bus fleet in any Metropolitan area of the UK. This tender falls under the category of highways consultancy services and is currently in the Tender stage, with a submission deadline of 12:00 noon on 29th November 2019. The procurement process is being conducted through an open procedure below the threshold, requiring bidders to register on the BravoSolution portal to participate.

This opportunity provides significant potential for businesses focused on consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in transport infrastructure, environmental technology, and public transportation systems. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to compete, given the suitability status of the tender. Companies prepared to support TfWM's ambitious sustainability goals can position themselves advantageously in this growing market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Zero Emission Bus Charging Infrastructure Needs

Notice Description

Transport for West Midlands (TfWM), part of the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), requires a review and update on the charging infrastructure needs for the region's bus services, to support its aspiration to have the cleanest bus fleet in any Metropolitan area of the UK and utilise new clean technology to grow zero emission travel for the mass movement of people. TfWM require the locations, impacts, risks, costs and funding opportunities of 'en-route' charging infrastructure for bus to be determined. In order to access the tender documents and submit a bid please do so through BravoSolution, the WMCA's e-tendering portal (https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk). The tender reference is itt_715 and if you are not already registered on BravoSolution it is free and usually only takes a few minutes to do so. Please see the various attachments outlining further details of the requirement and please note that the contract for this project will be based on the Agreement which is also included. Bids are being assessed on the basis of 60% quality and 40% price. Only those organisations that have answered all of the questions and provided all supporting documents satisfactorily in the Qualification Envelope will go on to have their tenders evaluated. Please submit all responses, via BravoSolution, by the tender deadline which is 1200 noon on Friday 29th November 2019 and the deadline for any clarification questions, also via BravoSolution, is 1200 noon on Monday 25th November 2019.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fcfefe0e-cf2a-4248-a1d6-9832f0c14401
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ed2be58-49c0-4e91-a526-af50beea2d4a
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71311210 - Highways consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Jan 2020 - 31 Mar 2020 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
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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