--- title: "Midland Metro Limited (MML) Track Framework Agreement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-97fa6429-9b58-45b3-b3f5-36569987232d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-97fa6429-9b58-45b3-b3f5-36569987232d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-97fa6429-9b58-45b3-b3f5-36569987232d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-97fa6429-9b58-45b3-b3f5-36569987232d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2023-09-29" --- # Midland Metro Limited (MML) Track Framework Agreement Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-97fa6429-9b58-45b3-b3f5-36569987232d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-97fa6429-9b58-45b3-b3f5-36569987232d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-97fa6429-9b58-45b3-b3f5-36569987232d.json) ## Summary The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is seeking a provider for track work services as part of an NEC4 single supplier framework on behalf of Midland Metro Limited (MML). The procurement process involves a quality/price/social value evaluation method with bids closing on 30th October 2023. The contract period is set to commence on 8th January 2024, lasting up to 4 years. The location for the services is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom, and the procurement falls under the 'Track construction works' industry category. This tender by WMCA offers opportunities for businesses experienced in track work services to compete for a framework agreement worth an estimated £8,000,000. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise sector (VCSE) organisations are also encouraged to participate. Businesses interested in gauge restoration, rail replacement, ballasted rail works, tram stop rail replace, and embedded rail works are well-suited to engage in this procurement stage that focuses on open procedure above the threshold. ## Notice The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is responsible for promoting public transport within the West Midlands, operates and maintains bus and Metro stations and passenger shelters, supports local railway services and stations and provides passenger transport information. The WMCA on behalf of Midland Metro Limited (MML) is looking to procure a suitably experienced and qualified provider that can complete Track Work Services as part of an NEC4 single supplier framework over a maximum duration of 4 years commencing on 8th January 2024. This includes a range of track work types including gauge restoration, rail replacement, ballasted rail works, tram stop rail replace and embedded rail works. This tender is being evaluated on the basis of 45/45/10 quality/price/social value. Please note that a financial assessment will be undertaken as part of the Standard Selection Questionnaire (SSQ) process. If a bidder fails their self-assessment but agrees a range of mitigating measures during the clarification period of the tender, their tender responses will be scored in line with the published criteria providing the remaining requirements of the SSQ have also been met. An additional financial assessment may be conducted on the proposed supplier immediately prior to contract award, to provide extra assurance and to consider the latest financial information if there is a protracted tender duration between the SSQ stage and the final contract award. Also, bidders will need to submit their social value submission directly via the Social Value Portal by the tender closing date. Please see the tender documents for further details of the framework including how to register to attend the tender site visit on 12th October 2023 and how to complete the social value submission. The closing date for bids is 1200 noon on 30th October 2023 and the deadline for any clarification questions is 1200 noon on 23rd October 2023. In order to access the documents and submit your bid please do so through BravoSolution, the WMCA's e-tendering portal (https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk). The reference is itt_1331 and if you are not already registered on BravoSolution it is free and usually only takes a few minutes to do so. Additional information: Please note that the minimum and maximum contract sums are an estimate and aggregate spend over the duration of the 4 year maximum term framework agreement may be more or less than the figures quoted which are an estimate at the time of tendering. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4877405-6197-4cdb-9f04-00d6db0d75ce | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Sep 2023 | | Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 8 Jan 2024 - 7 Jan 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £8,000,000 | | 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 - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45234116 - Track construction works ## Release History - 29 Sep 2023 at 10:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4877405-6197-4cdb-9f04-00d6db0d75ce ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4877405-6197-4cdb-9f04-00d6db0d75ce 29th September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.wmca.org.uk - https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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