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title: "Midland Metro Limited (MML) - Overhead Line Equipment Services Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-040c16"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY ON BEHALF OF MIDLAND METRO LIMITED"
published: "2024-09-20"
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# Midland Metro Limited (MML) - Overhead Line Equipment Services Framework

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY ON BEHALF OF MIDLAND METRO LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040c16

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority, on behalf of Midland Metro Limited (MML), has awarded a contract for overhead line equipment services. This contract falls under the construction industry category and will involve works such as fault rectification, maintenance, resilience upgrades, and emergency response services. Based in Birmingham, UK (region UKG), the procurement process is now in the award stage, with QTS Group Ltd named as the single supplier for this framework agreement. The contract was signed on 12th September 2024, with a total value of £6,000,000. The framework agreement, based on NEC4 contract terms, spans four key work packages over a four-year period.

This procurement offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in overhead line construction, particularly those with expertise in fault rectification, planned upgrades, maintenance, and emergency responses. Companies that excel in these areas, especially those familiar with NEC4 contracts, can expect to find significant project work under this framework. The tender was conducted openly, allowing equal opportunity, and assessed on a basis of quality, price, and social value, thus ensuring a balanced and fair selection process. This presents an ideal growth opportunity for firms looking to expand their operations in the West Midlands public transport infrastructure sector.

## Notice

The West Midlands Combined Authority on behalf of Midland Metro Limited (MML) is awarding a Framework Agreement to a supplier of Overhead Line Equipment Services to deliver works including the completion of a fault-bank of works, maintenance works, resilience works, and emergency response provision.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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. Midland Metro Ltd (MML) is 100% owned by the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA). It operates as a standalone business, taking on full responsibility for the network under the name of West Midlands Metro. MML took over running the Metro in June 2018. MML requires a suitably experienced and qualified provider that can deliver a variety of Overhead Line Equipment services at various locations within a safety critical working environment. This notice is confirming the award of an NEC4 Framework Contract 2017 to a single supplier. This framework will allow the call-offs of projects utilising NEC4 Engineering and Construction Short Contract 2017 and NEC4 Terms Service Short Form Contracts. The appointed supplier will be responsible for completing works as called-off by MML, with funding being agreed based on quotes and an agreed schedule of rates. All appointed works within the framework will be completed in line with NEC4 requirements. MML reserve the right to add, remove, or change the presented scope to meet the needs of the OLE infrastructure and business. The framework covers works across four key work packages of overhead line works over a period of four years: Package 1 - Fault Bank Rectification Works Package 2 - OLE Planned Upgrade Works (Resilience Phase 2) Package 3 - Specific Planned Maintenance (2 Year Cycle) Package 4 - Emergency 24/7 Response for four years cover

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030244-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000,000 |
| Lots value | £6,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £6,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY ON BEHALF OF MIDLAND METRO LIMITED |
| 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), TLG3 West Midlands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QTS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45232210 - Overhead line construction

## Release History

- 20 Sep 2024 at 15:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030244-2024
- 13 Oct 2023 at 16:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030360-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://www.wmca.org.uk/

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