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Provision of 24/7 Emergency Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) Response and Repair Services for Midland Metro Limited (MML)

West Midlands Combined Authority

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Planning

26 Aug 2026 at 20:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Midlands Combined Authority is planning services for Midland Metro Limited involving 24/7 emergency response and repair of overhead line equipment (OLE). The requirement covers urgent attendance, fault response and repair activity for the electrical infrastructure used by the metro system. It is a specialist railway engineering, overhead-line construction, electrical and repair and maintenance service. The work is intended to support Midland Metro’s operational resilience and restore equipment following emergencies. Delivery is described at United Kingdom level, within the utilities sector. The procurement is being developed by the Authority for Midland Metro Limited, rather than for general construction or routine facilities maintenance.

This process is at the planning stage and is currently a voluntary pre-market engagement exercise, not a formal tender. The Authority expects to use questionnaire responses to shape its requirements, specification, procurement strategy, commercial model and route to market. Interested organisations are expected to return the questionnaire through the Proactis e-tendering portal by 18 September 2026 at 12 noon. One planned lot is identified as suitable for SMEs. The anticipated contract period is 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2028, with renewal potentially extending the maximum period to 31 March 2030. The estimated value is £600,000 excluding VAT, or £720,000 including VAT. The procurement is above threshold.

This will suit suppliers with established capability in emergency railway infrastructure response, overhead line equipment repair, electrical engineering and railway engineering. Providers should be able to support a continuous 24/7 emergency service, mobilise appropriate personnel and equipment, diagnose faults and complete safe repairs to restore metro operations. The Authority is specifically seeking market evidence on capability, innovation, capacity and potential delivery approaches, so organisations with practical experience of different response models can help shape the future requirement. The planned lot is marked as suitable for SMEs, making it relevant to smaller specialist contractors as well as larger infrastructure service providers. Suppliers should prepare clear information about their operational capacity and technical delivery model.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of 24/7 Emergency Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) Response and Repair Services for Midland Metro Limited (MML)

Notice Description

Provision of 24/7 Emergency Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) Response and Repair Services for Midland Metro Limited (MML) Purpose of Engagement The Authority is undertaking a pre-market engagement exercise for Midland Metro Limited to inform the development of its procurement strategy and future requirements. Interested organisations are invited to complete the accompanying Pre-Market Engagement (PME) Questionnaire to provide information on market capability, innovation, capacity, and potential delivery approaches. Participation in this exercise is entirely voluntary and is being conducted in accordance with the principles of transparency, equal treatment and non-discrimination. Important Information * This questionnaire is issued for information gathering purposes only and does not form part of any formal procurement process. * Participation in this pre-market engagement exercise will not confer any advantage or disadvantage in any subsequent procurement procedure. * The Authority reserves the right to use the information obtained to help shape its future requirements, specification, procurement strategy, commercial model, and route to market. * Any future procurement opportunity will be advertised separately and interested suppliers will need to register and submit responses in accordance with the requirements of that procurement process. * Responses should be submitted via the e-tendering portal by Friday 18th September 2026 12 noon. Confidentiality The Authority will treat responses in confidence and use the information solely for the purposes of informing its market analysis and procurement planning. Suppliers should clearly identify any information they consider commercially sensitive. How to Participate Suppliers wishing to participate should download and complete the Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire and return it through Proactis (e-tendering portal) by the stated deadline. Please ensure you have completed the registration process for Proactis, the WMCA's e-tendering portal (https://procontract.due-north.com/). Proactis Project Reference: DN824087.

Planning Information

Provision of 24/7 Emergency Overhead Line Equipment (OLE) Response and Repair Services for Midland Metro Limited (MML) Purpose of Engagement The Authority is undertaking a pre-market engagement exercise for Midland Metro Limited to inform the development of its procurement strategy and future requirements. Interested organisations are invited to complete the accompanying Pre-Market Engagement (PME) Questionnaire to provide information on market capability, innovation, capacity, and potential delivery approaches. Participation in this exercise is entirely voluntary and is being conducted in accordance with the principles of transparency, equal treatment and non-discrimination. Important Information • This questionnaire is issued for information gathering purposes only and does not form part of any formal procurement process. • Participation in this pre-market engagement exercise will not confer any advantage or disadvantage in any subsequent procurement procedure. • The Authority reserves the right to use the information obtained to help shape its future requirements, specification, procurement strategy, commercial model, and route to market. • Any future procurement opportunity will be advertised separately and interested suppliers will need to register and submit responses in accordance with the requirements of that procurement process. • Responses should be submitted via the e-tendering portal by Friday 18th September 2026 12 noon. Confidentiality The Authority will treat responses in confidence and use the information solely for the purposes of informing its market analysis and procurement planning. Suppliers should clearly identify any information they consider commercially sensitive. How to Participate Suppliers wishing to participate should download and complete the Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire and return it through Proactis (e-tendering portal) by the stated deadline. Please ensure you have completed the registration process for Proactis, the WMCA's e-tendering portal (https://procontract.due-north.com/). Proactis Project Reference: DN824087.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ed10
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081543-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

45232210 - Overhead line construction

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

71311230 - Railway engineering services

71314100 - Electrical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Sep 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2027 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
West Midlands Combined Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B19 3SD
Postcode Area
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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