--- title: "Optical Fibre Survey for Midland Metro Network and Design and Installation of Optical Fibre for Edgbaston Extension" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bf37cd45-7abe-4bde-9a9b-a04f60b10ff9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bf37cd45-7abe-4bde-9a9b-a04f60b10ff9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bf37cd45-7abe-4bde-9a9b-a04f60b10ff9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bf37cd45-7abe-4bde-9a9b-a04f60b10ff9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2020-12-21" --- # Optical Fibre Survey for Midland Metro Network and Design and Installation of Optical Fibre for Edgbaston Extension Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bf37cd45-7abe-4bde-9a9b-a04f60b10ff9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bf37cd45-7abe-4bde-9a9b-a04f60b10ff9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bf37cd45-7abe-4bde-9a9b-a04f60b10ff9.json) ## Summary The West Midlands Combined Authority is seeking tenders for the "Optical Fibre Survey for Midland Metro Network and Design and Installation of Optical Fibre for Edgbaston Extension". This project falls under the industry category of fibre-optic materials and is located in Birmingham, England. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 18th January 2021. The total contract value is estimated at £95,000, with a minimum value of £85,500. This open procedure is designed for suppliers to provide detailed design, construction, installation, testing, and commissioning services for the optical fibre backbone required for the Metro extension. This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for suppliers specialising in fibre-optic materials and associated installation services. Businesses with expertise in detailed design and compliance with various industry standards—such as British Standards and Birmingham City Council regulations—will be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. SMEs are encouraged to participate, as the purchasing authority has noted their suitability for this contract, potentially enabling smaller companies to expand their portfolio and engage in municipal infrastructure projects. ## Notice Please note that access to this opportunity and the tender documents is via Bravo Solutions link is: https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html The requirement is for the following:- Survey of Optical Fibre on the Network Design and installation of an optical fibre backbone for the Metro extension in Edgbaston, Birmingham. The optical fibre backbone will follow the same principle of design as that already deployed on Centenary Square Extension (CSQ) project. The backbone will be extended from CSQ Library tram stop through to the terminuses at Hagley Road. The Optical Fibre supplier shall be responsible for the Detailed Design, Construction Design, Installation, Test & Commissioning and the associated test, installation and As-built documentation as per the requirement scope of the project. Please see Appendix 1 - Scope of Works for full specification required. The supplier shall undertake all works associated with this project in accordance with the following legislation and standards: Statutory documents (Acts and Statutory Instruments) Building Regulations Birmingham City Council Standards (public highway infrastructure only) Network Rail Standards (network rail infrastructure only) British Standards (BS and BS EN) European Standards (EN) Industry Standards Additional information: Access to the tender documents can only be found on Bravo Solution which is free to register. Link is: https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html For any messages regarding this opportunity, please use the messaging function within Bravo Solution ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce1a7404-3372-4e0a-9e47-6fec4e9efed6 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Dec 2020 | | Submission deadline | 18 Jan 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 26 Feb 2021 - 30 Sep 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £95,000 | | 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 - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ### Codes - 32560000 - Fibre-optic materials ## Release History - 21 Dec 2020 at 09:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce1a7404-3372-4e0a-9e47-6fec4e9efed6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce1a7404-3372-4e0a-9e47-6fec4e9efed6 21st December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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