--- title: "T-69 Tram e-Auction Opportunity" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2cdd4031-0e98-4a69-9fe4-c674de0ae811" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2cdd4031-0e98-4a69-9fe4-c674de0ae811" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2cdd4031-0e98-4a69-9fe4-c674de0ae811.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2cdd4031-0e98-4a69-9fe4-c674de0ae811.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2017-12-06" --- # T-69 Tram e-Auction Opportunity Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2cdd4031-0e98-4a69-9fe4-c674de0ae811 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2cdd4031-0e98-4a69-9fe4-c674de0ae811) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2cdd4031-0e98-4a69-9fe4-c674de0ae811.json) ## Summary The West Midlands Combined Authority is facilitating an e-Auction for the sale of 15 type T-69 light rail vehicles, titled "T-69 Tram e-Auction Opportunity". This opportunity is classified under the category of tramway passenger coaches and will take place at Long Marston Airfield, located in the West Midlands, England. The e-Auction is scheduled for 29th January 2018, with a registration deadline on 15th January 2018. Interested parties are advised to contact Chris Robinson, the Metro Procurement Lead Officer, for further information regarding participation requirements and vehicle inspections. This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses in the transportation and logistics sector, particularly companies specialising in rail transport and vehicle acquisition. Auctions like this can spur business growth for bidders who are able to fulfil the stipulated 'know your customer' requirements set by The Royal Bank of Scotland plc, as well as manage the logistics of vehicle collection post-auction. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to engage in this process, capitalising on the chance to expand their service offerings in the transport industry. ## Notice Note: This is NOT a tender exercise it is an e-Auction for the sale of existing tram fleet: The West Midlands Combined Authority/Transport for West Midlands (WMCA) is delighted to announce an exciting one-time opportunity to own not only a piece of transport history, but also a fleet of 15 type T-69 light rail vehicles. Originally purchased from Italian manufacturer Ansaldo Trasporti and in operation between 1998-2014, the former standard bearers of the Line One route between Wolverhampton and Birmingham city centres are currently in storage at Long Marston Airfield. The e-Auction will take place on 29th January 2018 at 10am and will be hosted by BravoSolution. The trams are currently owned by a subsidiary of The Royal Bank of Scotland plc (RBS). Each sale will be subject to satisfactory completion of any "know your customer" requirements which RBS may specify. Each winning bidder will be required to enter into a sale agreement in a form specified by RBS (which will be available on the BravoSolution e-Auction platform) and collect the trams from Long Marston Airfield within a specified time after the auction. To register your interest in this unique opportunity, contact Chris Robinson, Metro Procurement Lead Officer, at: chris.robinson@wmca.org.uk Additional information: Persons who are 'consumers' for the purposes of the Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977 and/or the Consumer Rights Act 2015 shall not be eligible to participate in the e-Auction. Condition Report: Full accounts and descriptions of the condition of the vehicles are available and can be obtained from Chris Robinson, Metro Procurement Lead Officer, at chris.robinson@wmca.org.uk Inspection Visits: Visits to the storage facility are by appointment only and can be arranged by contacting Chris Robinson at chris.robinson@wmca.org.uk The trams will be 'sold as seen' and neither the WMCA, RBS nor any other party makes any condition, warranty, representation or other term in respect of the description, state, fitness, quality, suitability for purpose, specification or performance of the trams. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6efb8083-df38-479d-aff5-83d20f8625ef | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Dec 2017 | | Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Jan 2018 - 30 Jan 2018 | | 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 - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34622100 - Tramway passenger coaches ## Release History - 6 Dec 2017 at 12:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6efb8083-df38-479d-aff5-83d20f8625ef ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6efb8083-df38-479d-aff5-83d20f8625ef 6th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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