--- title: "WMCA Framework Agreement relating to the provision of Diversionary Utilities Works for Metro extensions or any Major Highways Schemes" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03293d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03293d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03293d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03293d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2023-02-10" --- # WMCA Framework Agreement relating to the provision of Diversionary Utilities Works for Metro extensions or any Major Highways Schemes Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03293d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03293d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03293d.json) ## Summary The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) has completed a procurement process for a framework agreement related to the provision of Diversionary Utilities Works for Metro extensions and Major Highways Schemes. This procurement was for Communications, Electricity, and Gas infrastructure as well as Water-Clean and Waste infrastructure. The main procurement category was works. The procurement method used was a selective procedure. The award was made on February 10, 2023, with a total contract value of £15,000,000 awarded to multiple suppliers. The buying organisation is the West Midlands Combined Authority located in Birmingham, UK. This tender provides opportunities for utility contractors specialising in infrastructure works to participate in the delivery of Metro extensions and Major Highways Schemes in the West Midlands region. Businesses with expertise in utilities, construction, and related services would be well-suited to compete. The tender offers the potential for ongoing business growth through the provision of Diversionary Utilities Works. Key dates included the award date of February 10, 2023, and the tender period end date of May 3, 2022. Suppliers are expected to adhere to the requirements set out in the tender documentation and meet the specified project outcomes within the contract period. ## Notice The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is developing further extensions to Midland Metro. Metro Line 1 has been in operation since 1999 and the Birmingham City Centre Extension (BCCE) has been open since May 2016. WMCA is appointing utility contractors to a tendered framework to assist the utilities team to deliver the diversions in advance of the main works. This framework contract is for the provision of Diversionary Utilities Works for Metro Extensions and any Major Highways Schemes. The framework is split into two Lots: * Lot 1 (Communications, Electricity and Gas infrastructure) * Lot 2 (Water-Clean and Waste infrastructure) ### Lot Information Lot 1 (Communications, Electricity and Gas Infrastructure) The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is developing further extensions to Midland Metro. Metro Line 1 has been in operation since 1999 and the Birmingham City Centre Extension (BCCE) has been open since May 2016. WMCA is appointing utility contractors to a tendered framework to assist the utilities team to deliver the diversions in advance of the main works. This framework contract is for the provision of Diversionary Utilities Works for Metro Extensions and any Major Highways Schemes. The framework is split into two Lots: * Lot 1 (Communications, Electricity and Gas infrastructure) * Lot 2 (Water-Clean and Waste infrastructure) This lot is Lot 1, for Communications, Electricity and Gas infrastructure Options: At the end of the Initial Term WMCA may at its absolute discretion agree to extend the Framework Agreement for up to another two (2) years ("the First Extension") and thereafter WMCA may at its absolute discretion agree to extend the Framework Agreement for up to a further two (2) years ("the Second Extension"). Renewal: At the end of the Initial Term WMCA may at its absolute discretion agree to extend the Framework Agreement for up to another two (2) years ("the First Extension") and thereafter WMCA may at its absolute discretion agree to extend the Framework Agreement for up to a further two (2) years ("the Second Extension"). Lot 2 (Water-Clean and Waste Infrastructure) The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is developing further extensions to Midland Metro. Metro Line 1 has been in operation since 1999 and the Birmingham City Centre Extension (BCCE) has been open since May 2016. WMCA is appointing utility contractors to a tendered framework to assist the utilities team to deliver the diversions in advance of the main works. This framework contract is for the provision of Diversionary Utilities Works for Metro Extensions and any Major Highways Schemes. The framework is split into two Lots: * Lot 1 (Communications, Electricity and Gas infrastructure) * Lot 2 (Water-Clean and Waste infrastructure) This lot is Lot 2 for Water-Clean and Waste infrastructure Options: At the end of the Initial Term WMCA may at its absolute discretion agree to extend the Framework Agreement for up to another two (2) years ("the First Extension") and thereafter WMCA may at its absolute discretion agree to extend the Framework Agreement for up to a further two (2) years ("the Second Extension"). Renewal: At the end of the Initial Term WMCA may at its absolute discretion agree to extend the Framework Agreement for up to another two (2) years ("the First Extension") and thereafter WMCA may at its absolute discretion agree to extend the Framework Agreement for up to a further two (2) years ("the Second Extension"). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004276-2023 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Feb 2023 | | Submission deadline | 3 May 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 1 Feb 2023 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,000,000 | | Lots value | £30,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £15,000,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## 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 | 6 | | Supplier names | AMELIO UTILITIES LIMITED (TRADING AS AMELIO GROUP; BARHAL; CPC CIVILS; FINCHER UTILITIES; S & R CONSTRUCTION; SVELLA CONNECT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45233100 - Construction work for highways, roads ## Release History - 10 Feb 2023 at 18:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004276-2023 - 1 Apr 2022 at 14:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008866-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html - https://www.wmca.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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