--- title: "Overhead Line Equipment Services Single Supplier Framework Contract" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fd88049e-288e-4f55-a351-9e53a2d67de4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fd88049e-288e-4f55-a351-9e53a2d67de4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fd88049e-288e-4f55-a351-9e53a2d67de4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fd88049e-288e-4f55-a351-9e53a2d67de4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2023-10-13" --- # Overhead Line Equipment Services Single Supplier Framework Contract Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fd88049e-288e-4f55-a351-9e53a2d67de4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fd88049e-288e-4f55-a351-9e53a2d67de4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fd88049e-288e-4f55-a351-9e53a2d67de4.json) ## Summary The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is seeking a provider for Overhead Line Equipment Services under a single supplier framework contract, commencing on 29th January 2024. This procurement process will evaluate bids on the basis of 45/45/10 quality/price/social value. Bidders must submit their social value propositions by the closing date of 14th November 2023. The deadline for clarification questions is 3rd November 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure with a minimum contract value of £3,000,000 and a total contract value of £6,000,000. This tender by WMCA can be a significant opportunity for businesses in the overhead line construction industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise organizations (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. Businesses should register and submit bids through WMCA's e-tendering portal by the closing date. The contract period extends from 2024 to 2028, providing a long-term opportunity for successful bidders to deliver Overhead Line Equipment Services in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. ## Notice The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is responsible for promoting public transport within the West Midlands, operates and maintains bus and Metro stations and passenger shelters, supports local railway services and stations and provides passenger transport information. The West Midlands Combined Authority on behalf of Midland Metro Limited (MML) is looking to procure a suitably experienced and qualified provider of Overhead Line Equipment Services including the completion of a fault-bank of works, maintenance works, resilience works, and emergency response provision. The single supplier framework will be the NEC4 Framework Contract 2017, with each package of works being called off under a NEC4 Engineering and Construction Short Contract or a NEC4 Terms Service Short Contract commencing on 29th January 2024. This tender is being evaluated on the basis of 45/45/10 quality/price/social value. Please note that a financial assessment will be undertaken as part of the Standard Selection Questionnaire (SSQ) process. If a bidder fails their self-assessment but agrees a range of mitigating measures during the clarification period of the tender, their tender responses will be scored in line with the published criteria providing the remaining requirements of the SSQ have also been met. An additional financial assessment may be conducted on the proposed supplier immediately prior to contract award, to provide extra assurance and to consider the latest financial information if there is a protracted tender duration between the SSQ stage and the final contract award. Also, bidders will need to submit their social value submission directly via the Social Value Portal by the tender closing date. Please see the tender documents for further details of the framework including how to register to attend the tender site visit on 20th October 2023 and how to complete the social value submission directly to the Social Value Portal by the tender closing date. The closing date for submissions is 1200 noon on 14th November 2023 and the deadline for any clarification questions is 1200 noon on 3rd November 2023. In order to access the documents and submit your bid please do so through BravoSolution, the WMCA's e-tendering portal (https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk). The reference is itt_1336 and if you are not already registered on BravoSolution it is free and usually only takes a few minutes to do so. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/394d934b-03bc-46bf-aaa7-9348dc34b4e8 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Oct 2023 | | Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Jan 2024 - 28 Jan 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,000,000 | | 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 - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45232210 - Overhead line construction ## Release History - 13 Oct 2023 at 16:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/394d934b-03bc-46bf-aaa7-9348dc34b4e8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/394d934b-03bc-46bf-aaa7-9348dc34b4e8 13th October 2023 - 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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