--- title: "Zero Emission Bus Charging Infrastructure Needs" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fcfefe0e-cf2a-4248-a1d6-9832f0c14401" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fcfefe0e-cf2a-4248-a1d6-9832f0c14401" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fcfefe0e-cf2a-4248-a1d6-9832f0c14401.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fcfefe0e-cf2a-4248-a1d6-9832f0c14401.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2019-11-01" --- # Zero Emission Bus Charging Infrastructure Needs Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fcfefe0e-cf2a-4248-a1d6-9832f0c14401 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fcfefe0e-cf2a-4248-a1d6-9832f0c14401) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fcfefe0e-cf2a-4248-a1d6-9832f0c14401.json) ## Summary Transport for West Midlands (TfWM), part of the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), is seeking bids for a project titled "Zero Emission Bus Charging Infrastructure Needs." The aim is to review and update the charging infrastructure for bus services in the West Midlands to support the cleanest bus fleet in any Metropolitan area of the UK. This tender falls under the category of highways consultancy services and is currently in the Tender stage, with a submission deadline of 12:00 noon on 29th November 2019. The procurement process is being conducted through an open procedure below the threshold, requiring bidders to register on the BravoSolution portal to participate. This opportunity provides significant potential for businesses focused on consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in transport infrastructure, environmental technology, and public transportation systems. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to compete, given the suitability status of the tender. Companies prepared to support TfWM's ambitious sustainability goals can position themselves advantageously in this growing market. ## Notice Transport for West Midlands (TfWM), part of the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), requires a review and update on the charging infrastructure needs for the region's bus services, to support its aspiration to have the cleanest bus fleet in any Metropolitan area of the UK and utilise new clean technology to grow zero emission travel for the mass movement of people. TfWM require the locations, impacts, risks, costs and funding opportunities of 'en-route' charging infrastructure for bus to be determined. In order to access the tender documents and submit a bid please do so through BravoSolution, the WMCA's e-tendering portal (https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk). The tender reference is itt_715 and if you are not already registered on BravoSolution it is free and usually only takes a few minutes to do so. Please see the various attachments outlining further details of the requirement and please note that the contract for this project will be based on the Agreement which is also included. Bids are being assessed on the basis of 60% quality and 40% price. Only those organisations that have answered all of the questions and provided all supporting documents satisfactorily in the Qualification Envelope will go on to have their tenders evaluated. Please submit all responses, via BravoSolution, by the tender deadline which is 1200 noon on Friday 29th November 2019 and the deadline for any clarification questions, also via BravoSolution, is 1200 noon on Monday 25th November 2019. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ed2be58-49c0-4e91-a526-af50beea2d4a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Nov 2019 | | Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Jan 2020 - 31 Mar 2020 | | 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 | 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 - 71311210 - Highways consultancy services ## Release History - 1 Nov 2019 at 15:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ed2be58-49c0-4e91-a526-af50beea2d4a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ed2be58-49c0-4e91-a526-af50beea2d4a 1st November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.wmca.org.uk - https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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