--- title: "Quotation for Utilities Infrastructure Capacity Study for Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton Councils" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c630313f-53c0-4c83-af90-2c37d9adf2a4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c630313f-53c0-4c83-af90-2c37d9adf2a4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c630313f-53c0-4c83-af90-2c37d9adf2a4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c630313f-53c0-4c83-af90-2c37d9adf2a4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2019-03-06" --- # Quotation for Utilities Infrastructure Capacity Study for Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton Councils Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c630313f-53c0-4c83-af90-2c37d9adf2a4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c630313f-53c0-4c83-af90-2c37d9adf2a4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c630313f-53c0-4c83-af90-2c37d9adf2a4.json) ## Summary The Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking tenders for a Utilities Infrastructure Capacity Study aimed at supporting the review of the Black Country Plan, previously the Black Country Core Strategy. This procurement, classified under Building Consultancy Services, is currently in the Tender stage and has a closing date of 20 March 2019 at 15:00 BST. The project will be managed through the In-tend e-Tendering System, and the study will focus on the needs of Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall, and Wolverhampton. The contract period is set to commence on 4 April 2019 and run until 31 July 2019. This contracting opportunity presents a significant chance for businesses in the consultancy and project management sectors to contribute to a crucial infrastructure study that will shape future development in the Black Country. Firms with expertise in building consultancy, development consultancy services, or project management would be well-suited to compete. Engaging with this project could lead to further collaborations, potentially increasing visibility and fostering growth within the local government contracts sector. ## Notice The four Black Country Authorities (BCAs) of Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton are seeking to commission a Utilities Infrastructure Capacity Study to support the review of the Black Country Plan, previously called the Black Country Core Strategy (BCCS). The existing BCCS was adopted in 2011 and is now being reviewed to meet the new challenges and opportunities for the period up to 2038. The review will plan for the Black Country's future development needs, including significant levels of new housing and employment growth, and ensure the necessary services are in place to meet these local needs, along with making sure that the necessary level of investment is attracted to create jobs and wealth in the Black Country. The BCAs began a review of the BCCS in 2016 and published an Issues and Options Report for consultation in 2017. It is now intended to produce a Draft Black Country Plan for consultation in early 2020. Closing Date: Wednesday 20 March 2019 Additional information: The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the Quotation document or other related documents. In Order To View a On-Line Questionnaire (if applicable) or Submit a Quotation, you will be required to' Opt-In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: Wednesday 20 March 2019 at 15:00hrs Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa8a9076-87c7-445f-88ff-072379690268 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Mar 2019 | | Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Apr 2019 - 31 Jul 2019 | | 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 | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B69 3DB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | Oldbury | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 71315200 - Building consultancy services - 72224000 - Project management consultancy services - 73220000 - Development consultancy services ## Release History - 6 Mar 2019 at 15:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa8a9076-87c7-445f-88ff-072379690268 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa8a9076-87c7-445f-88ff-072379690268 6th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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