--- title: "Pre-Market Engagement - Midland Metro Limited - Principal Inspections" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-048a9b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-048a9b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-048a9b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-048a9b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2024-08-13" --- # Pre-Market Engagement - Midland Metro Limited - Principal Inspections Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-048a9b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-048a9b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-048a9b.json) ## Summary The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is seeking engagement from the market for potential principal inspections of 26 engineering structures on a shared light rail/heavy rail corridor. This initiative, titled "Pre-Market Engagement - Midland Metro Limited - Principal Inspections," falls under the "Technical inspection services of engineering structures" category. The current stage of the procurement process is planning, with Midland Metro Limited (MML) driving the project. Key dates include a response deadline of 26th August 2024, for suppliers to submit pre-qualification questionnaires (PPQs) and attend the engagement event. The project is based in the UKG region, primarily around Birmingham, and will adhere to the CS 450 Inspection of Highway Structures standards. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in technical inspections and engineering services. By participating in this pre-market engagement, companies can showcase their expertise and align their offerings with MML's key requirements. This engagement facilitates potential future contractual opportunities as MML negotiates maintenance responsibilities. Ideal candidates for competition include firms with strong backgrounds in engineering inspections, especially those familiar with dual-use rail corridor structures. Participation could result in long-term business growth through strategic partnerships and enhanced visibility within the regional transport infrastructure sector. ## Notice Midland Metro Limited (MML) is seeking input from the market on potential principal inspections of 26 structures, in line with CS 450 Inspection of Highway Structures (formerly BD63/17). MML are currently engaging with stakeholders to adopt maintenance responsibility for 26 additional structures on a shared light rail/heavy rail corridor. Through conducting this Market Engagement, MML is seeking to gain a greater understanding of what the market can offer and deliver in line with the key requirements expected by MML. MML plan to use the information to support the current ongoing negotiations around the structures. This is for information purposes only, it will not be evaluated in any way. * The deadline to respond to this PPQ and attend the event is 26th August 2024 at 12pm. Late submissions will not be accepted. ** Please Note that suppliers should not contact officers of the WMCA directly regarding this opportunity, all questions should be submitted through the Bravo Portal. Portal Website: https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk Bravo Solution Project Reference: Project_898 ### Lot Information Lot 1 Midland Metro Limited (MML) is seeking input from the market on potential principal inspections of 26 structures, in line with CS 450 Inspection of Highway Structures (formerly BD63/17). MML are currently engaging with stakeholders to adopt maintenance responsibility for 26 additional structures on a shared light rail/heavy rail corridor. Through conducting this Market Engagement, MML is seeking to gain a greater understanding of what the market can offer and deliver in line with the key requirements expected by MML. MML plan to use the information to support the current ongoing negotiations around the structures. This is for information purposes only, it will not be evaluated in any way. * The deadline to respond to this PPQ and attend the event is 26th August 2024 at 12pm. Late submissions will not be accepted. ** Please Note that suppliers should not contact officers of the WMCA directly regarding this opportunity, all questions should be submitted through the Bravo Portal. Portal Website: https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk Bravo Solution Project Reference: Project_898 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025694-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | 13 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 31 Dec 2024 | | 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 - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71631400 - Technical inspection services of engineering structures ## Release History - 13 Aug 2024 at 15:03 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025694-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk - https://www.wmca.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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