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title: "Provision of Tram Simulator System Upgrade for Midland Metro Limited - Birmingham East Side Extension (Bespoke System)"
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# Provision of Tram Simulator System Upgrade for Midland Metro Limited - Birmingham East Side Extension (Bespoke System)

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b4bf5683-bc8f-48b9-9daa-2bf7235c1a06

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Tram Simulator System Upgrade for Midland Metro Limited - Birmingham East Side Extension (Bespoke System)" under a direct procurement method. The procurement falls under the industry category of train-monitoring systems, with Avansim Ltd selected as the supplier. The procurement stage is 'award', with the contract period spanning from 15 August 2024 to 15 November 2024. This project aims to upgrade the MML tram simulators to support staff training activities, particularly for drivers, in anticipation of the Birmingham East Side Extension completion. This is a fundamental requirement for operational readiness in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in transport systems and simulation technology, particularly SMEs and VCSOs (Voluntary Community and Social Enterprises), to collaborate on significant infrastructure projects. The focus on upgrading tram simulators to support driver training offers niche opportunities for companies with expertise in bespoke system development and transport training solutions to grow their business by contributing to key public transport enhancements in the West Midlands.

## Notice

MML tram simulators system upgrade to support staff training activities in 2025. The current MML simulator has been provided and constructed by Avansim. This is a fundamental requirement for drivers to be trained on the network prior to the completion of all works on the BEE extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cecaca90-69ff-4f1e-8814-336dcf47942c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 14 Aug 2024 - 15 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £82,931 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £82,931 |
| 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 | AVANSIM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34943000 - Train-monitoring system

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2024 at 16:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cecaca90-69ff-4f1e-8814-336dcf47942c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cecaca90-69ff-4f1e-8814-336dcf47942c
  5th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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