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title: "Bilston and Crescent Rail Replacement"
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# Bilston and Crescent Rail Replacement

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cc5a823b-f463-46c7-a8ad-42bd0ecc12c3

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority is currently overseeing the "Bilston and Crescent Rail Replacement" project, a key infrastructure initiative within the railway transport services sector. This project involves significant rail replacement work at the Crescent and Bilston central tram stops, including the removal and replacement of a total of 44 rails. The tender process is classified as open and was published on 13th May 2021. Interested suppliers can submit their bids until the deadline of 8th June 2021 at 12 noon, with contract commencement scheduled for 5th July 2021 and concluding on 4th October 2021. The work is located in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the engineering and construction sectors, particularly those with experience in railway works and infrastructure projects. Successful bidders will contribute to enhancing the tram system's efficiency and reliability, which could lead to increased demand for similar projects in the region. Companies looking to expand their business in public procurement should consider leveraging this opportunity to establish or reinforce their presence in the transportation infrastructure market.

## Notice

Midland Metro runs from Wolverhampton to Birmingham city centre along 21km with 18km of segregated track. There are two areas of rail replacement to be undertaken on the system in the vicinity of the Crescent and Bilston central tram stops, the rail replacement in both areas requires the removal and replacement of the rail within the tram stop area 28 rails at the Crescent and 16 rails at Bilston. The tram stops are constructed on a concrete pad, the track is standard flat bottom 80lb rail R260 type 39E1 18.2 meters per rail length, fixed to concrete mono block sleepers embedded into the primary concrete. The rail sits on rubber pads fixed with pandrol e-clips with nylons against the rail. The rail sits in a protective sleeve with an artificial keep formed from concrete blocks with standard block paving installed across stop area. This opportunity is available via Bravo Solutions and will close on Tuesday 8th June 2021 at 12 noon. Further details of what is required and relating appendices are detailed in the full Invitation to Tender pack. Access to these tender documents can be found on Bravo Solutions and interested suppliers must register to this site to gain access, registration is free. The link to Bravo Solutions website is as follows:- https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html Please note: * Site visits will take place over two consecutive days on: Tuesday 25th May 2021 and Wednesday 26th May 2021 with an 08:00 start and a 12:00 finish. * Suppliers only need to attend one of the site visits (either Tuesday 25th May 2021 or Wednesday 26th May 2021). * Appointments for site visits must be made by the supplier communicating their required date by using the Bravo Solution messaging function. Full details regarding the site visit and access to the relating tender can be found via Bravo solutions. https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html Additional information: Please note that all correspondence must be done via the messaging function with Bravo Solutions only. 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/7f365b49-dc16-4d5b-a38c-0321270b91e9 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 6 Oct 2021 - 6 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £349,986 |
| 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 | HAIGH RAIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 60200000 - Railway transport services
- 71300000 - Engineering services

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2022 at 14:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f365b49-dc16-4d5b-a38c-0321270b91e9
- 13 May 2021 at 22:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11381405-6d96-439e-98d7-8089bfe61142

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f365b49-dc16-4d5b-a38c-0321270b91e9
  14th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11381405-6d96-439e-98d7-8089bfe61142
  13th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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