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title: "Midland Metro Limited - Pre-Market Engagement - Principal Inspections"
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# Midland Metro Limited - Pre-Market Engagement - Principal Inspections

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1445a6a0-5267-41bd-be8a-1d9274817404

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## Summary

West Midlands Combined Authority is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "Midland Metro Limited - Pre-Market Engagement - Principal Inspections", which falls under the industry category of Technical inspection services of engineering structures (CPV 71631400). This project is focused on conducting principal inspections of 26 structures within a shared light rail/heavy rail corridor in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The engagement end date for this tender is set for 26th August 2024, with the specific deadline for responding being 26th August 2024 at 12 PM. All questions regarding this opportunity should be directed through the Bravo Portal.

This pre-market engagement provides an excellent opportunity for businesses to offer their expertise in technical inspections, particularly those specialising in engineering structures. SMEs and VCSEs are considered suitable for this tender, offering a chance to showcase their capabilities and potentially expand their business through involvement in significant infrastructure maintenance projects. Participants can gain valuable insights into future opportunities and enhance their relationships within the market by engaging with Midland Metro Limited and contributing to this essential procurement process.

## Notice

Midland Metro Limited (MML) is seeking input from the market on potential principal inspections of 26 structures, in line with CS 450 Inspection of Highway Structures (formerly BD63/17). MML are currently engaging with stakeholders to adopt maintenance responsibility for 26 additional structures on a shared light rail/heavy rail corridor. Through conducting this Market Engagement, MML is seeking to gain a greater understanding of what the market can offer and deliver in line with the key requirements expected by MML. MML plan to use the information to support the current ongoing negotiations around the structures. This is for information purposes only, it will not be evaluated in any way. * The deadline to respond to this PPQ and attend the event is 26th August 2024 at 12pm. Late submissions will not be accepted. ** Please Note that suppliers should not contact officers of the WMCA directly regarding this opportunity, all questions should be submitted through the Bravo Portal. Portal Website: https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk Bravo Solution Project Reference: Project_898

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2ec806f-45e3-4204-b072-f46d2c5330aa |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 26 Aug 2024 |
| 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

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71631400 - Technical inspection services of engineering structures

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2024 at 15:07 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2ec806f-45e3-4204-b072-f46d2c5330aa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2ec806f-45e3-4204-b072-f46d2c5330aa
  13th August 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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