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title: "Onboard Energy Storage System (OESS) Building"
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# Onboard Energy Storage System (OESS) Building

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6191d093-82d6-4eff-8e42-45619791132c

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority is seeking a qualified contractor to design and construct an Onboard Energy Storage System (OESS) building at the Wednesbury Depot, which will support the charging of batteries for trams. This procurement falls under the works category with a total value of £200,000. The procurement process, classified under miscellaneous building structures, is currently in the Award stage, following its open tender method. Interested suppliers should note that the tender period concluded on 15th February 2021, and the awarded contract commenced on 6th April 2021, running until 5th October 2021.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for construction firms, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in commercial building projects and architectural services. Given the necessity for liaising with the client throughout the design and construction phases, businesses with experience in collaborative projects and adept in adhering to regulatory standards will be well-suited to compete. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in the construction of building structures related to transport will find this tender particularly relevant to their capabilities.

## Notice

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) requires a suitably experienced, qualified and accredited Contractor to design and build the OESS building. The Contractor shall liaise with the Client throughout the design process and confirm the requirements and level of provision of services to be provided prior to completion of design and commencement of construction works. All building services shall be designed and installed to all applicable standards, regulations and client requirements. The OESS building shall be provided with lighting, power, fire detection and alarm, ventilation and cooling as required by the client and building operators. The new Onboard Energy Storage System (OESS) building will be located within the Wednesbury Depot site. It is to be designed for the storage and charging of batteries for the existing fleet of 2nd generation trams and the new fleet of 3rd generation trams. The proposed works comprise of a single storey building. Further details of what is required are detailed in the Specification. Access to the tender documents can be found on Bravo Solutions and interested suppliers must register to this site to gain access, registration is free. Site visits will be available between 20th and 29th January 2021. Full details of how to apply can be found on Bravo Solutions. Link to Bravo Solutions as follows:- 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/6777c2ab-f5d0-42cb-9ea8-cb64d3fe391c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 12 Sep 2021 - 12 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £313,544 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INTERCLASS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 44112000 - Miscellaneous building structures
- 45213000 - Construction work for commercial buildings, warehouses and industrial buildings, buildings relating to transport
- 71221000 - Architectural services for buildings

## Release History

- 7 Dec 2021 at 17:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6777c2ab-f5d0-42cb-9ea8-cb64d3fe391c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6777c2ab-f5d0-42cb-9ea8-cb64d3fe391c
  7th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html

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