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# https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk

Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04269c

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## Summary

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is procuring waste analysis services through a tender process to establish the West Midlands Industrial Symbiosis Network Demonstrator. The procurement aims to explore industrial symbiosis opportunities in the region, focusing on material flows such as wastewater, sand, and metals. The contract value is estimated to be £355k over a 3-year period, with optional extensions available. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender period ending on January 25, 2024, and the award period starting on December 18, 2023.

This tender by WMCA offers opportunities for businesses in the services sector, specifically those involved in waste analysis and circular economy initiatives. Companies that specialise in consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy may find this tender particularly relevant. Interested parties can participate through electronic or written submission methods. The procurement process is being managed by the West Midlands Combined Authority, with all communication conducted via the Bravo eTendering system.

## Notice

Following a successful application to the West Midlands Innovation Programme (WMIP), the WMCA is moving into delivery of a West Midlands Industrial Symbiosis Network (WMISN) Demonstrator. Industrial symbiosis involves the direct reuse of one company's waste streams as another's raw materials, reprocessing of by-products or sharing underutilised power, water and/or steam. WMCA would like to explore an industrial symbiosis programme through a demonstrator for the region that could bring a range of economic, environmental and social benefits.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The goal of WMISN Demonstrator will be to unlock and realise industrial symbiosis opportunities in the WMCA area, increasing circularity by focusing on strategically important material flows and testing the overall approach for WMCA to seek follow on funding should the demonstrator succeed. Our analysis, as part of preparing for this project, identifies the following key material flows for the WMCA area: wastewater, sand and metals. The estimated contract value for this project is between PS145-155k (exc. VAT). The indicative contract duration will be March 2024 until March 2025 (12 months). Please note however that the WMCA Environment Team are actively looking to secure further funding to support delivery of an ongoing industrial symbiosis programme. Working with the assumption that further funding is secured, the WMCA will be incorporating two separate 1-year extension options into this contract (12 months + 12 months) to ensure they can provide seamless continuity in delivery if necessary. Both extension options are estimated to be PS100k in value each, meaning a total potential contract value of PS355k (exc. VAT) over a 3-year period. The point of contact for all companies throughout this procurement process is via West Midlands Combined Authority's Bravo eTendering system (https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk) using the message/correspondence feature except as otherwise advised by West Midlands Combined Authority from time to time. Bidders should refrain from using any other forms of direct communication other than the Bravo. Once registered, please search for Project_773, ITT_1377, West Midlands Industrial Symbiosis Demonstrator, in order to gain access to the tender documentation.

Renewal: The WMCA will be incorporating two separate optional 1-year extension options into this contract (12 months + 12 months) to ensure they can provide seamless continuity in delivery if necessary. Both extension options are estimated to be PS100k in value each, meaning a total potential contract value of PS355k (exc. VAT) over a 3-year period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037188-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | £355,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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 | TLG3 West Midlands |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy
- 79723000 - Waste analysis services

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2023 at 16:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037188-2023

## Notice URLs

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

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