Planning

WMCA Transport Infrastructure Contracts - Early Market Engagement Event November 2024

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Planning

15 Oct 2024 at 12:44

Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is initiating a tender for "WMCA Transport Infrastructure Contracts - Early Market Engagement Event November 2024". This procurement process is in the planning stage and focuses on the services industry category, specifically relating to the maintenance and related services of roads and infrastructure. The engagement event is scheduled for 7th November 2024 at 11:00. It will be conducted online to gather supplier insights and shape the future strategy for WMCA's Roadside Infrastructure Framework. Interested suppliers must register through Bravo and express their interest by 5th November 2024 at 09:00.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses across several service areas, such as infrastructure cleaning, highway maintenance, grounds maintenance, and supply and installation of highway infrastructure. Companies with expertise in these areas, especially those familiar with regional or local authority contracts, will find this engagement beneficial for business growth. The chance for direct interaction with WMCA, including one-to-one conversations and an online questionnaire, allows businesses to influence future procurement strategies and stay well-positioned for upcoming tenders. This event is an excellent opportunity for service providers looking to expand their footprint in the public sector.

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Notice Title

WMCA Transport Infrastructure Contracts - Early Market Engagement Event November 2024

Notice Description

The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to notify the market of forthcoming market engagement event relating to the West Midlands Combined Authority's (WMCA) current Roadside Infrastructure Framework - to help inform the Authority's future strategy.

Lot Information

Lot 1

WMCA is reviewing the current maintenance and support contracts and would be interested to engage with suppliers who have experience working in the following areas: Lot 1 - Infrastructure cleaning - Cleaning provision at Bus Stations, Park and Ride car parks, bus shelters, and other highway infrastructure as well as information placement and timetable case maintenance. Lot 2 - Highway Infrastructure - Reactive and planned maintenance, installation and removal of on street infrastructure including any electrical requirements along with a storage element for removed assets. Lot 3 - Supply and Installation of Highway Infrastructure - Provision of highway infrastructure, such as bus shelters and stop poles, that cater to requirements of WMCA and its ongoing programmes. Lot 4 - Grounds Maintenance - Landscaping, specialist arboriculture works, and winter maintenance at Bus Stations and Park and Ride car parks. Lot 5 - Supply and Installation of Timetable Cases - Provision of timetable cases that will be placed on WMCA highway infrastructure displaying public transport information. Lot 6 - Planned and Reactive Maintenance - All PPM requirements for Bus Stations and Car Parks, along with reactive work and provision of a mobile technician. Lot 7 - Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Mesh Panels - Shelters with a history of vandalism with have glazing/polycarbonate replaced with Mesh. This contract would maintain the current estate and install Mesh where required. WMCA will be undertaking an online event on the 7th of November 2024 at 11:00 for potential suppliers that are interested in assisting WMCA with their future strategy and any potential future procurement. This will be followed up by a supplier questionnaire, which will assist the WMCA with future strategy and there may also be the potential opportunity for interested suppliers, to have 1-2-1 conversations with WMCA, on a first come, first serve basis and if the Authority deems to be beneficial. Interested parties should register through Bravo, and search for project_933/pqq_236 and express interest in attending the event via the message function under pqq_236 no later than the 5th November 2024 - 9:00. Your registration will ensure that you will receive the relevant details for the online event and any future correspondence regarding the Transport Infrastructure Contracts. Please note, the information in this document represents WMCA's current plans and may be subject to change prior to a potential tender publication. WMCA reserves the right to amend or change all and any aspects discussed in this exercise.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ac2f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033145-2024
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

34121000 - Buses and coaches

34121100 - Public-service buses

34928440 - Bus-stop posts

44212321 - Bus shelters

45213300 - Buildings associated with transport

45213310 - Construction work for buildings relating to road transport

45213311 - Bus station construction work

45452000 - Exterior cleaning work for buildings

50113200 - Bus maintenance services

50230000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to roads and other equipment

71421000 - Landscape gardening services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jan 2026Expired
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
Susannah Turton
Contact Email
susannah.turton@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
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Newtown
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

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