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title: "Pre Market Engagement for an Asset Management System For Transport For West Midlands"
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# Pre Market Engagement for an Asset Management System For Transport For West Midlands

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1389e6eb-89d5-4318-8127-93ab9a455310

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is initiating a pre-market engagement for the replacement of its Asset Management System for Transport for West Midlands (TfWM). This planning stage engagement aims to gather insights for a modern, robust solution to improve asset visibility, maintenance planning, financial management, and reporting. The existing system has reached its operational limits, necessitating this upgrade. Key industry categories include facilities management software (CPV: 48421000) and database management systems (CPV: 48612000). The engagement end date is set for 17th January 2025, and the procurement activity is situated in the West Midlands, UK (postal code: B19 3SD).

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in asset management and software solutions to contribute to a significant public transport infrastructure project. SMEs are particularly encouraged to participate, aligning with WMCA’s objective to support local business growth and innovation. Companies experienced in developing database and facilities management systems would be well-suited to compete, offering their expertise in data accuracy and operational efficiency to benefit TfWM's future capabilities.

## Notice

WMCA alongside Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) is undertaking an initiative to replace its existing Asset Management System with a modern, robust solution. The current system has reached its operational limits, hindering efficiency, data accuracy and overall asset management effectiveness. By investing in a state-of-the-art Asset Management System, Transport for West Midlands expects to achieve significant improvements in asset visibility, maintenance planning, financial management and reporting. WMCA intend to circulate a questionnaire through Bravo (WMCA e-tendering portal), allowing you to provide more information about your interest and comment on the proposed approach. Portal Website: https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk PIN Title: Asset Management System Bravo Solution Project Reference: project_980

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9d36cf7-c9fd-4d0f-bcbd-bd681ae5c2cd |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planning |
| 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

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48421000 - Facilities management software package
- 48612000 - Database-management system

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2024 at 14:07 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9d36cf7-c9fd-4d0f-bcbd-bd681ae5c2cd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9d36cf7-c9fd-4d0f-bcbd-bd681ae5c2cd
  20th December 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk

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