Planning

Pre-Market Engagement - Midland Metro Limited - Principal Inspections

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Planning

13 Aug 2024 at 15:03

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is seeking engagement from the market for potential principal inspections of 26 engineering structures on a shared light rail/heavy rail corridor. This initiative, titled "Pre-Market Engagement - Midland Metro Limited - Principal Inspections," falls under the "Technical inspection services of engineering structures" category. The current stage of the procurement process is planning, with Midland Metro Limited (MML) driving the project. Key dates include a response deadline of 26th August 2024, for suppliers to submit pre-qualification questionnaires (PPQs) and attend the engagement event. The project is based in the UKG region, primarily around Birmingham, and will adhere to the CS 450 Inspection of Highway Structures standards.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in technical inspections and engineering services. By participating in this pre-market engagement, companies can showcase their expertise and align their offerings with MML's key requirements. This engagement facilitates potential future contractual opportunities as MML negotiates maintenance responsibilities. Ideal candidates for competition include firms with strong backgrounds in engineering inspections, especially those familiar with dual-use rail corridor structures. Participation could result in long-term business growth through strategic partnerships and enhanced visibility within the regional transport infrastructure sector.

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Notice Title

Pre-Market Engagement - Midland Metro Limited - Principal Inspections

Notice Description

Midland Metro Limited (MML) is seeking input from the market on potential principal inspections of 26 structures, in line with CS 450 Inspection of Highway Structures (formerly BD63/17). MML are currently engaging with stakeholders to adopt maintenance responsibility for 26 additional structures on a shared light rail/heavy rail corridor. Through conducting this Market Engagement, MML is seeking to gain a greater understanding of what the market can offer and deliver in line with the key requirements expected by MML. MML plan to use the information to support the current ongoing negotiations around the structures. This is for information purposes only, it will not be evaluated in any way. * The deadline to respond to this PPQ and attend the event is 26th August 2024 at 12pm. Late submissions will not be accepted. ** Please Note that suppliers should not contact officers of the WMCA directly regarding this opportunity, all questions should be submitted through the Bravo Portal. Portal Website: https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk Bravo Solution Project Reference: Project_898

Lot Information

Lot 1

Midland Metro Limited (MML) is seeking input from the market on potential principal inspections of 26 structures, in line with CS 450 Inspection of Highway Structures (formerly BD63/17). MML are currently engaging with stakeholders to adopt maintenance responsibility for 26 additional structures on a shared light rail/heavy rail corridor. Through conducting this Market Engagement, MML is seeking to gain a greater understanding of what the market can offer and deliver in line with the key requirements expected by MML. MML plan to use the information to support the current ongoing negotiations around the structures. This is for information purposes only, it will not be evaluated in any way. * The deadline to respond to this PPQ and attend the event is 26th August 2024 at 12pm. Late submissions will not be accepted. ** Please Note that suppliers should not contact officers of the WMCA directly regarding this opportunity, all questions should be submitted through the Bravo Portal. Portal Website: https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk Bravo Solution Project Reference: Project_898

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-048a9b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025694-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71631400 - Technical inspection services of engineering structures

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Dec 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
megan.blades@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

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