Tender

Overhead Line Equipment Services Single Supplier Framework Contract

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Tender

13 Oct 2023 at 16:23

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is seeking a provider for Overhead Line Equipment Services under a single supplier framework contract, commencing on 29th January 2024. This procurement process will evaluate bids on the basis of 45/45/10 quality/price/social value. Bidders must submit their social value propositions by the closing date of 14th November 2023. The deadline for clarification questions is 3rd November 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure with a minimum contract value of £3,000,000 and a total contract value of £6,000,000.

This tender by WMCA can be a significant opportunity for businesses in the overhead line construction industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise organizations (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. Businesses should register and submit bids through WMCA's e-tendering portal by the closing date. The contract period extends from 2024 to 2028, providing a long-term opportunity for successful bidders to deliver Overhead Line Equipment Services in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Overhead Line Equipment Services Single Supplier Framework Contract

Notice Description

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is responsible for promoting public transport within the West Midlands, operates and maintains bus and Metro stations and passenger shelters, supports local railway services and stations and provides passenger transport information. The West Midlands Combined Authority on behalf of Midland Metro Limited (MML) is looking to procure a suitably experienced and qualified provider of Overhead Line Equipment Services including the completion of a fault-bank of works, maintenance works, resilience works, and emergency response provision. The single supplier framework will be the NEC4 Framework Contract 2017, with each package of works being called off under a NEC4 Engineering and Construction Short Contract or a NEC4 Terms Service Short Contract commencing on 29th January 2024. This tender is being evaluated on the basis of 45/45/10 quality/price/social value. Please note that a financial assessment will be undertaken as part of the Standard Selection Questionnaire (SSQ) process. If a bidder fails their self-assessment but agrees a range of mitigating measures during the clarification period of the tender, their tender responses will be scored in line with the published criteria providing the remaining requirements of the SSQ have also been met. An additional financial assessment may be conducted on the proposed supplier immediately prior to contract award, to provide extra assurance and to consider the latest financial information if there is a protracted tender duration between the SSQ stage and the final contract award. Also, bidders will need to submit their social value submission directly via the Social Value Portal by the tender closing date. Please see the tender documents for further details of the framework including how to register to attend the tender site visit on 20th October 2023 and how to complete the social value submission directly to the Social Value Portal by the tender closing date. The closing date for submissions is 1200 noon on 14th November 2023 and the deadline for any clarification questions is 1200 noon on 3rd November 2023. In order to access the documents and submit your bid please do so through BravoSolution, the WMCA's e-tendering portal (https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk). The reference is itt_1336 and if you are not already registered on BravoSolution it is free and usually only takes a few minutes to do so.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fd88049e-288e-4f55-a351-9e53a2d67de4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/394d934b-03bc-46bf-aaa7-9348dc34b4e8
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45232210 - Overhead line construction

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jan 2024 - 28 Jan 2028 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
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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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