--- title: "CWG - Traffic Management - Soft Market Testing" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-eade6373-7b3c-4c12-a8ff-d6b260933a74" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eade6373-7b3c-4c12-a8ff-d6b260933a74" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eade6373-7b3c-4c12-a8ff-d6b260933a74.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eade6373-7b3c-4c12-a8ff-d6b260933a74.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2021-10-27" --- # CWG - Traffic Management - Soft Market Testing Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eade6373-7b3c-4c12-a8ff-d6b260933a74 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eade6373-7b3c-4c12-a8ff-d6b260933a74) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eade6373-7b3c-4c12-a8ff-d6b260933a74.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "CWG - Traffic Management - Soft Market Testing" is orchestrated by the West Midlands Combined Authority, based in Birmingham, England. This process falls under the planning stage and focuses on traffic management services for the Commonwealth Games. The engagement end date for interested parties to submit their input is set for 10th November 2021. The anticipated services include the provision of traffic management stewards, community safety accredited staff, and implementation of traffic management plans for the Games Route Network and local areas. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those engaged in traffic management, civil engineering, and related services. Companies specialising in the provision of personnel, traffic safety equipment, and management solutions would be well-suited to compete. By participating, businesses can potentially secure contracts that contribute to the successful execution of large-scale events, effectively fostering growth and expanding their market presence in the sector. ## Notice Documents can be accessed for free at https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk We are seeking input from the market to gauge the level of interest in participating in a contract(s) for the delivery of the Commonwealth Games Traffic Management for the Games Route Network (GRN) and Local Area Traffic Management and Parking (LATMP). The works that are anticipated are listed below. The list is not exhaustive and is the current estimate of what may be required. Provision of Traffic Management Stewards approved to install and maintain traffic management schemes for event purposes on both high and low speed roads Provision of Community Safety Accredited Scheme (CSAS) staff to direct traffic at Vehicle Checkpoints To implement and manage all traffic management plans for allocated venues and the GRN associated with the Commonwealth Games To deploy all staff and signing in accordance with an event timetable To provide all vehicles necessary to deploy both staff and signing for each venue To either provide all associated Chapter 8 signing/coning or to deploy from a dedicated supply for each venue To provide communications necessary to manage the secure line at each venue plus the authorisation of all access protocols associated with a vehicle permit scheme Manage venue access in accordance with vehicle permit system This exercise will provide the authority with an insight into the preferred approach potential providers may take to deliver the service and the level of interest in this opportunity. Potential bidders will not be prejudiced by any response, failure to respond or attendance at face-to-face interviews. Potential bidders must also note that a response to this Market Sounding does not guarantee an invitation to participate in this or any future procurement that the West Midlands Combined Authority may conduct or that the Authority will procure any such supply and services or accepts any proposals offered. Any procurement of the supply and services would be carried out strictly in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2016. Additional information: Alternative contact: Tim Gibbons CWG Principal Traffic Engineer Tel 07919 234890 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df241201-9f8e-4924-ae9b-2214dc31399b | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 10 Nov 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | 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 - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 45 - Construction work - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system - 34100000 - Motor vehicles - 34923000 - Road traffic-control equipment - 34924000 - Variable message signs - 34928110 - Road barriers - 34928300 - Safety barriers - 34928460 - Road cones - 34928472 - Sign posts - 34953000 - Access ramps - 34992000 - Signs and illuminated signs - 34992100 - Illuminated traffic signs - 34992200 - Road signs - 34992300 - Street signs - 34996100 - Traffic lights - 45233150 - Traffic-calming works - 45233280 - Erection of road-barriers - 50232200 - Traffic-signal maintenance services - 60112000 - Public road transport services - 63712700 - Traffic control services - 63712710 - Traffic monitoring services - 64212200 - Enhanced Messaging Service (EMS) services - 79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff - 80550000 - Safety training services ## Release History - 27 Oct 2021 at 10:16 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df241201-9f8e-4924-ae9b-2214dc31399b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df241201-9f8e-4924-ae9b-2214dc31399b 27th October 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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