--- title: "PROVISION OF COMMON SAFETY METHOD SUPPORT FOR RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dd87a2a2-b185-4b2b-a127-667c690e8570" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dd87a2a2-b185-4b2b-a127-667c690e8570" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dd87a2a2-b185-4b2b-a127-667c690e8570.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dd87a2a2-b185-4b2b-a127-667c690e8570.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2018-09-25" --- # PROVISION OF COMMON SAFETY METHOD SUPPORT FOR RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dd87a2a2-b185-4b2b-a127-667c690e8570 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dd87a2a2-b185-4b2b-a127-667c690e8570) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dd87a2a2-b185-4b2b-a127-667c690e8570.json) ## Summary The West Midlands Combined Authority is conducting a tender for the "Provision of Common Safety Method Support for Rail Infrastructure Projects," focusing on infrastructure works consultancy and health and safety consultancy services. This procurement is currently in the tender stage, with submissions open until 29 October 2018. The contract is valued at £750,000 and is set to commence on 3 December 2018, lasting for a period of four years. The services are required in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom, covering multiple station projects, including Willenhall, Darlaston, and University Station. This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in safety method support, particularly those with expertise in rail infrastructure. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the buyer is open to engaging up to three organisations that meet the specified criteria. Businesses that can demonstrate a successful track record in working as Independent Assessment Bodies or Notified Bodies under current railway interoperability regulations would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. ## Notice * TfWM is developing various high-level rail projects that require Common Safety Method (CSM) support, a skill that it cannot provide in-house or through any of its key stakeholders. * The role will involve producing and providing all necessary deliverables to enable the successful operation and full integration of the various projects concerned into the rail network, the general transport system and the local community * The successful organisation(s) will be requested to act as an Independent Assessment Body (AsBo) for the application of the CSM and a Notified Body (NoBo) / Designated Body (DeBo) under the Railway Interoperability Regulations (RiR 2011, as amended) for at least the following projects (but not limited to) listed below: Package 1 - Willenhall and Darlaston Stations Package 2 - Moseley, Kings Heath and Hazelwell Stations Package 3 - Brierley Hill and Canal Street Stations University Station Perry Barr Station The successful supplier(s) (up to three, subject to meeting the criteria stated in the Tender documents) will qualify to a Framework of the duration of 4 years, and will be required to work seamlessly and co-operatively with the client, associated stakeholders and other consultants in developing TfWM's rail projects. To access the opportunity please refer to the links provided at the end of this Notice. Additional information: To access the opportunity and related paperwork, please register to WMCA's Bravo Solution portal at https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk/ (registration instructions provided at the same link), and look for "itt_565 - PROVISION OF COMMON SAFETY METHOD SUPPORT FOR RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS". Please note that contract start/end date are indicative and will be confirmed upon award. Please also note that the value is for tendering purposes and there is no guarantee that the WMCA will incur this level of spend. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d3d7d17-12b4-4907-a1b2-b2cae0acd266 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Sep 2018 | | Submission deadline | 29 Oct 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Dec 2018 - 2 Dec 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £750,000 | | 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 - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services - 71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services ## Release History - 25 Sep 2018 at 12:57 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d3d7d17-12b4-4907-a1b2-b2cae0acd266 - 25 Sep 2018 at 12:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d3d7d17-12b4-4907-a1b2-b2cae0acd266 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d3d7d17-12b4-4907-a1b2-b2cae0acd266 25th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk/ Access to Tender Documents ## Notice URLs - https://www.wmca.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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