--- title: "West Midlands Metro Lifecycle Programme of Works" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-034a24" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-034a24" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-034a24.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-034a24.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2022-06-24" --- # West Midlands Metro Lifecycle Programme of Works Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-034a24 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-034a24) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-034a24.json) ## Summary The West Midlands Combined Authority is planning the procurement process for the "West Midlands Metro Lifecycle Programme of Works," focusing on railway construction works. This project is particularly relevant to the transport and infrastructure industry and is set to be executed over the next four years. A market engagement event is scheduled for 13th July 2022 at 85 Holyhead Road, Wednesbury, where organisations are required to register by 8th July 2022. The procurement process aims to determine the best route to market following this event. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in design, construction, and engineering consultancy within the railway sector. Companies specialising in overhead lines, track maintenance, civil engineering, signalling systems, and related consultancy services would be especially well-suited to compete for these contracts. Engaging in this procurement could lead to sustained projects and collaborations, thereby fostering growth in a thriving transportation network servicing significant UK regions, including Wolverhampton, Birmingham, and beyond. ## Notice This PIN is for market engagement in preparation for the procurement process to commence in August 2022. We are looking to contract to deliver a programme in including design and construction works over the next 4 years. MML is planning to hold an On-Site Market Engagement Event Date: 13th July 2022 Venue: 85 Holyhead Rd 85 Holyhead Road Wednesbury WS10 7PA Time: 11:00 - 13:30 Maximum: Restriction of 2 attendees per organisation Booking Deadline: by Friday 8th July 2022 at 4pm Register Interest: To register interest please click on the Eventbrite link below. A questionnaire is included within the invite, therefore please follow this link to register and complete the questionnaire even if you are unable to attend the event https://www.eventbrite.com/e/market-engagement-event-for-west-midlands-metro-lifecycle-project-tickets-367386351467 Agenda The aim is to understand the availability of the market to deliver the programme of works and to support with establishing the correct structure of the procurement route to market. ### Lot Information Overhead Lines Over the four-year period MML are looking to carry out resilience works to the overhead line with redesign and works to be undertaken, with the aim to decrease the weight of the system and correct known issues. Track Four-year rail replacement plan on the system at various locations along the route due to wear to ensure track is kept within maintenance limits. Lifting and packing to be undertaken across line one at known locations with a view to carry out a maintenance tamp across the system from Saint Chads to Priestfield along the off street section in stages. Civils & Structural Midland Metro are responsible for various structures along the route from retaining walls to under bridges, routine general and principal inspections of these structures has indicated the need for remedial works to keep them within the structures condition index rating, works include re-painting of the older adopted under bridges over this period. Signalling control systems and communication Obsolescence issues are a driving factor to be addressed over the life of Midland Metro with signalling and communication and control systems in need of upgrade or replacement. We are also looking to create a smarter way of maintaining, this would be aided by the design and installation of an engineering auxiliary SCADA to enable remote monitoring of site equipment. Design/ consultancy As part of the major projects there will be a need for comprehensive design and consultancy to cover system design and best practise going forward with review of maintenance. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017279-2022 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Jun 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 22 Jun 2022 | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | 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 - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 45 - Construction work - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 34632200 - Electrical signalling equipment for railways - 44212120 - Structures of bridges - 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work - 45213320 - Construction work for buildings relating to railway transport - 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works - 45221100 - Construction work for bridges - 45221112 - Railway bridge construction work - 45232210 - Overhead line construction - 45234100 - Railway construction works - 45234115 - Railway signalling works - 45234116 - Track construction works - 45234121 - Tramway works - 45234127 - Tramway depot construction work - 45234128 - Tramway platforms construction work - 50200000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft, railways, roads and marine equipment - 50225000 - Railway-track maintenance services - 50334400 - Communications system maintenance services - 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services - 71322000 - Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works - 79415200 - Design consultancy services ## Release History - 24 Jun 2022 at 10:07 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017279-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/market-engagement-event-for-west-midlands-metro-lifecycle-project-tickets-367386351467 - https://www.wmca.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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