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Development and Design Services

WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY

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23 Jan 2025 at 15:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Development and Design Services." This contract falls under the industry category of architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services (CPV: 71000000). The contract's purpose is to support scheme development, conduct site surveys, and produce the Outline Business Case for Aldridge Train Station in Walsall, located in the West Midlands region (UKG3). The procurement method used was limited, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, due to technical reasons. The contract was signed on 27th August 2024, marking the completion of this tender process.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in architectural, construction, and engineering services. Given the specific nature of the project and the involvement of Network Rail, companies with expertise in railway infrastructure and urban transportation development are well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The focus on extensive site surveys and comprehensive business case development also opens avenues for firms offering specialised consultancy and planning services. Businesses capable of managing complex projects under tight regulatory constraints will find such tenders an excellent fit to showcase and expand their capabilities within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Development and Design Services

Notice Description

This contract is required in order to progress scheme development, conduct extensive site surveys, and for the production of the Outline Business Case for Aldridge Train Station, Walsall.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is required in order to progress scheme development, conduct extensive site surveys, and for the production of the Outline Business Case for Aldridge Train Station, Walsall.

Procurement Information

This contract is being awarded utilising UCR Reg 50 clause (c (ii)): "where the works, supplies or services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator for any of the following reasons- (ii)competition is absent for technical reasons; Network Rail is the principal point of contact for investors in the rail network. Network Rail's role in relation to enhancement schemes is underpinned by its obligations as network operator. Due to Network Rail's responsibility for the Railway this work could not be completed without them. Network Rail put in place efficient delivery arrangements for all schemes it is required to deliver, and to take on those risks which it is in the best position to manage, including design and construction risks where appropriate.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d5cf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002422-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.team@wmca.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

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