Notice Information
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 SupportThe 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 SupportSuppliers 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 InnovationMidlands 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 ResearchSuppliers 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 SpecialismsLot 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.
Notice Details
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
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- 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 20215 years ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- 16 Mar 20215 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
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- West Midlands Combined Authority
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- BIRMINGHAM
- Postcode
- B19 3SD
- Postcode Area
- Birmingham
- Country
- England
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- 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)
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- Local Authority
- Birmingham
- Electoral Ward
- Newtown
- Westminster Constituency
- Birmingham Ladywood
Supplier Information
- Number of Suppliers
- 41
- Supplier Names
Cenex (Centre of Excellence for Low Carbon & Fuel Cell Technologies)
DB Engineering Consulting GmbH
David Simmonds Consultancy Ltd
Integrated Transport Planning Ltd
MG & Family Ltd T/A Innovatious
Sable Leigh Investments Limited
Waterman Infrastructure & Environment Ltd.
Further Information
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