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Midland Metro Limited (MML) - Overhead Line Equipment Services Framework

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY ON BEHALF OF MIDLAND METRO LIMITED

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Award

20 Sep 2024 at 15:38

Tender

13 Oct 2023 at 16:26

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority, on behalf of Midland Metro Limited (MML), has awarded a contract for overhead line equipment services. This contract falls under the construction industry category and will involve works such as fault rectification, maintenance, resilience upgrades, and emergency response services. Based in Birmingham, UK (region UKG), the procurement process is now in the award stage, with QTS Group Ltd named as the single supplier for this framework agreement. The contract was signed on 12th September 2024, with a total value of £6,000,000. The framework agreement, based on NEC4 contract terms, spans four key work packages over a four-year period.

This procurement offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in overhead line construction, particularly those with expertise in fault rectification, planned upgrades, maintenance, and emergency responses. Companies that excel in these areas, especially those familiar with NEC4 contracts, can expect to find significant project work under this framework. The tender was conducted openly, allowing equal opportunity, and assessed on a basis of quality, price, and social value, thus ensuring a balanced and fair selection process. This presents an ideal growth opportunity for firms looking to expand their operations in the West Midlands public transport infrastructure sector.

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Notice Title

Midland Metro Limited (MML) - Overhead Line Equipment Services Framework

Notice Description

The West Midlands Combined Authority on behalf of Midland Metro Limited (MML) is awarding a Framework Agreement to a supplier of Overhead Line Equipment Services to deliver works including the completion of a fault-bank of works, maintenance works, resilience works, and emergency response provision.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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. Midland Metro Ltd (MML) is 100% owned by the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA). It operates as a standalone business, taking on full responsibility for the network under the name of West Midlands Metro. MML took over running the Metro in June 2018. MML requires a suitably experienced and qualified provider that can deliver a variety of Overhead Line Equipment services at various locations within a safety critical working environment. This notice is confirming the award of an NEC4 Framework Contract 2017 to a single supplier. This framework will allow the call-offs of projects utilising NEC4 Engineering and Construction Short Contract 2017 and NEC4 Terms Service Short Form Contracts. The appointed supplier will be responsible for completing works as called-off by MML, with funding being agreed based on quotes and an agreed schedule of rates. All appointed works within the framework will be completed in line with NEC4 requirements. MML reserve the right to add, remove, or change the presented scope to meet the needs of the OLE infrastructure and business. The framework covers works across four key work packages of overhead line works over a period of four years: Package 1 - Fault Bank Rectification Works Package 2 - OLE Planned Upgrade Works (Resilience Phase 2) Package 3 - Specific Planned Maintenance (2 Year Cycle) Package 4 - Emergency 24/7 Response for four years cover

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-040c16
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030244-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20241 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 ON BEHALF OF MIDLAND METRO LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
william.pemberton@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), TLG3 West Midlands

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QTS GROUP

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