--- title: "Provision of Financial / Commercial Support for the 3rd Generation Tram Procurement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-013f4d76-ffb0-45ef-a74d-784749325413" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-013f4d76-ffb0-45ef-a74d-784749325413" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-013f4d76-ffb0-45ef-a74d-784749325413.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-013f4d76-ffb0-45ef-a74d-784749325413.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2018-01-10" --- # Provision of Financial / Commercial Support for the 3rd Generation Tram Procurement Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-013f4d76-ffb0-45ef-a74d-784749325413 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-013f4d76-ffb0-45ef-a74d-784749325413) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-013f4d76-ffb0-45ef-a74d-784749325413.json) ## Summary The West Midlands Combined Authority is seeking Financial and Commercial Support for its 3rd Generation Tram Procurement. This tender is categorised under Financial Consultancy Services and is located in Birmingham, England. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 12:00 noon on 31 January 2018. The contract period is anticipated to commence on 9 February 2018 and conclude on 5 February 2019. The procurement follows an open procedure below the threshold, and the evaluation will consider 20% price and 80% quality in submissions. This opportunity is ideal for companies specialising in financial consultancy, particularly those with experience in tram or railway vehicle procurement within government settings. Businesses that can demonstrate their capability in areas such as financial modelling, whole life cost analysis, and various financing options will be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this tender could lead to substantial growth, as successful suppliers will support a critical infrastructure project while establishing a foothold within the public sector. ## Notice The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is looking for Financial / Commercial Support from a services provider that can demonstrate relevant experience of Tram / Railway Vehicle Procurement in a similar government agency procurement structural scenario. The headline deliverables to be covered within this provision are as follows: 1. Planning (Pre Formal Procurement) Stage 2. Selection Questionnaire (SQ) Stage 3. Invitation to Tender (ITT) Stage 4. Best and Final Offer (BaFO) Stage (If Required) 5. Contract Negotiation Stage The successful supplier must be able to evidence within their tender submission knowledge and experience in the following areas: 1. Their ability to provide the required financial / commercial support at WMCA's offices in Birmingham 2. Relevant experience relevant experience of Tram / Railway Vehicle Procurement in a similar government agency procurement structural scenario 3. Experience of different financing options (such as outright purchase, leasing arrangements, private finance, etc.) and an understanding of the applicability and efficiency of these in a tram procurement scenario 4. An Understanding of Railway Vehicle Whole Life Costs and Financial Modelling. The evaluation will be conducted on the basis of 20% Price and 80% Quality. Please provide your responses within the qualification, technical and commercial envelopes within this portal. The deadline to respond is 12:00 noon, 31/01/2018. Additional information: Tender Documents can be accessed via our e-tendering system (BravoSolution) at: https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06359c8d-2e93-41f1-b65f-7f92a51bd8c6 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Jan 2018 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 9 Feb 2018 - 5 Feb 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B19 3SD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Newtown | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 66 - Financial and insurance services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 66171000 - Financial consultancy services - 79211200 - Compilation of financial statements services - 79412000 - Financial management consultancy services ## Release History - 10 Jan 2018 at 14:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06359c8d-2e93-41f1-b65f-7f92a51bd8c6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06359c8d-2e93-41f1-b65f-7f92a51bd8c6 10th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html - https://www.wmca.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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