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Midlands Connect Specialist Technical Framework

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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12 Apr 2021 at 21:54

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority is conducting a public procurement process titled "Midlands Connect Specialist Technical Framework" within the transport systems consultancy services category. This framework is based in the Midlands region of the UK and is currently at the Award stage. The contracts related to this tender were signed on the 16th of March, 2021, with a total value exceeding £3 million to support various projects related to transport planning and technical consultancy. This framework will be accessible to several local authorities across the Midlands.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in transport consultancy, modelling, and appraisal services. Companies with expertise in technology and innovation within the transport sector would be well-suited to respond, especially those specialising in rail infrastructure, economic appraisal, and environmental assessments. Both large firms and SMEs, including niche specialists, can leverage this framework to engage in meaningful projects with local authorities, fostering business growth and collaboration in transport development initiatives.

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Notice Title

Midlands Connect Specialist Technical Framework

Notice Description

The WMCA and Midlands Connect are seeking to procure a specialist consultancy framework to aid with the delivery of their Technical Programme for 2021 and beyond.

Lot Information

Multi-Disciplinary Transport Planning Services

Under this lot we will commission multi-disciplinary projects spanning aspects such as: modelling, scheme design, options appraisal, prioritisation etc. There is some cross-over with other lots on the framework, but only where a multi-disciplinary project requires a single team to undertake all tasks. For example, for a scheme business case any required transport modelling will be commissioned under this lot if it sits in a multi-disciplinary project; but stand-alone modelling requirements will be commissioned under other lots. Additional information: It is the intention of the WMCA that this framework be accessible to other local authorities in the Midlands area, these are referenced specifically in section VI.3 of this notice.

Highway Modelling and Appraisal Support

The suppliers on this lot will provide support to Midlands Connect in the areas of highway modelling and appraisal which are not covered within the scope of the specified transport planning studies. This support can range from undertaking simple post-processing or presentation of model outputs to a more complex task of model rebasing and update. Additional information: It is the intention of the WMCA that this framework be accessible to other local authorities in the Midlands area, these are referenced specifically in section VI.3 of this notice.

Rail and Demand Modelling and Appraisal Support

Suppliers will provide support to Midlands Connect in modelling and appraising the impact of proposed changes in rail infrastructure and service provision. The expectation is that suppliers on this lot will be familiar with a variety of rail (and public transport) modelling techniques and software and will be able to apply these tools, as appropriate, both in the context of the development of specific business cases and the testing of broader options around strategic connectivity. Additional information: It is the intention of the WMCA that this framework be accessible to other local authorities in the Midlands area, these are referenced specifically in section VI.3 of this notice.

Technology and Innovation

Midlands Connect wishes to appoint suitably skilled and innovative partners to a framework that supports the delivery of our exciting Technology and Innovation program. Appointed supplier(s) work will be focussed on providing Strategic and Technical advice on the development and application of transport technologies including (but not limited to): 1. Smart Ticketing (like ITSO and Contactless) 2. Mobility as a Service (MaaS) 3. Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAV) 4. Internet of Things (IoT) 5. 5G and Associated Technologies 6. Intelligent Transport Systems 7. Digital Railway 8. Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure 9. Alternative Fuel Technologies 10. Open Data and Standards Additional information: It is the intention of the WMCA that this framework be accessible to other local authorities in the Midlands area, these are referenced specifically in section VI.3 of this notice.

Wider Economic Appraisal and Research

Suppliers on this lot will support Midlands Connect deliver an enhanced evidence base on the economic and social impacts of transport investment and policy options. It is intended that the outputs of this lot will move beyond the standard wider economic impacts specified by DfT's TAG methodology generally forecast in the WITA software, whilst maintaining high standards of evidence based economic methodologies and robustness. Additional information: It is the intention of the WMCA that this framework be accessible to other local authorities in the Midlands area, these are referenced specifically in section VI.3 of this notice.

Advisory Services in Niche Specialisms

Lot 6 is aimed at small value commissions across a number of topics where we may need to seek stand alone, niche specialist advice and support. The specialisms on this lot are: 1. Alternative fuel technology and infrastructure solutions; including electric vehicle charging 2. Land use modelling 3. Environmental assessment, including aspects such as: Natural capital Carbon quantification Nature, biodiversity and ecology advice 4. Freight and logistics planning 5. 'Big data' analysis and presentation 6. Funding and finance for transport infrastructure; including aspects such as: Green financing Land value capture 7. Intelligent Transport Systems; including aspects such as: Future mobility solutions Market analysis Legislative frameworks for new technology Highway efficiency technology 8. Rail capital cost assurance 9. Rail network performance modelling 10. Rail / Light Rail regulation and planning advice 11. Smart payment mechanisms; including aspects such as: ITSO Contactless Mobility as a service solutions 12. Economics Advice; including aspects such as: Advice on Transport appraisal and impact assessment. Wider Economic Benefits. Economic Forecasting. Peer Review of economic analysis. 13. Transport and Health; including aspects such as: Health impacts of transport mode shift, including active travel. Relationship between the health impacts of transport and economic outcomes. Additional information: It is the intention of the WMCA that this framework be accessible to other local authorities in the Midlands area, these are referenced specifically in section VI.3 of this notice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a556
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007653-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,750,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
darren.robertson@wmca.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3453036760

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
40
Supplier Names

ACCELAR

AECOM

ARCADIS CONSULTING

ATKINS

BWB CONSULTING

CENEX (CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR LOW CARBON & FUEL CELL TECHNOLOGIES

CEPA

CITY SCIENCE

CONSULT HYPERION

DAVID SIMMONDS CONSULTANCY

DB ENGINEERING CONSULTING

ED JEFFERY

FRAZER-NASH CONSULTANCY

IBI GROUP (UK

INITIATE CONSULTING

INTEGRATED TRANSPORT PLANNING

JACOBS

JOHN SEGAL

KPMG

MG & FAMILY LTD T/A INNOVATIOUS

MOTT MACDONALD

PA CONSULTING SERVICES

PEAK ECONOMICS

PJA LTD T/A PJ ASSOCIATES

QUOD

RSK ENVIRONMENT

SABLE LEIGH INVESTMENTS

SABLE LEIGH PROPERTY

SIGNIFICANCE

SLC RAIL

STEER DAVIES GLEAVE

SWECO

SYSTRA

TEMPLE GROUP

THE RAILWAY CONSULTANCY

TRACSIS

WATERMAN INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMENT

WEDDERBURN TRANSPORT PLANNING

WHITE WILLOW CONSULTING

WSP

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