--- title: "WMCA Transport Infrastructure Contracts - Early Market Engagement Event November 2024" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ac2f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04ac2f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ac2f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ac2f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2024-10-15" --- # WMCA Transport Infrastructure Contracts - Early Market Engagement Event November 2024 Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ac2f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04ac2f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ac2f.json) ## Summary The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is initiating a tender for "WMCA Transport Infrastructure Contracts - Early Market Engagement Event November 2024". This procurement process is in the planning stage and focuses on the services industry category, specifically relating to the maintenance and related services of roads and infrastructure. The engagement event is scheduled for 7th November 2024 at 11:00. It will be conducted online to gather supplier insights and shape the future strategy for WMCA's Roadside Infrastructure Framework. Interested suppliers must register through Bravo and express their interest by 5th November 2024 at 09:00. This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses across several service areas, such as infrastructure cleaning, highway maintenance, grounds maintenance, and supply and installation of highway infrastructure. Companies with expertise in these areas, especially those familiar with regional or local authority contracts, will find this engagement beneficial for business growth. The chance for direct interaction with WMCA, including one-to-one conversations and an online questionnaire, allows businesses to influence future procurement strategies and stay well-positioned for upcoming tenders. This event is an excellent opportunity for service providers looking to expand their footprint in the public sector. ## Notice The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to notify the market of forthcoming market engagement event relating to the West Midlands Combined Authority's (WMCA) current Roadside Infrastructure Framework - to help inform the Authority's future strategy. ### Lot Information Lot 1 WMCA is reviewing the current maintenance and support contracts and would be interested to engage with suppliers who have experience working in the following areas: Lot 1 - Infrastructure cleaning - Cleaning provision at Bus Stations, Park and Ride car parks, bus shelters, and other highway infrastructure as well as information placement and timetable case maintenance. Lot 2 - Highway Infrastructure - Reactive and planned maintenance, installation and removal of on street infrastructure including any electrical requirements along with a storage element for removed assets. Lot 3 - Supply and Installation of Highway Infrastructure - Provision of highway infrastructure, such as bus shelters and stop poles, that cater to requirements of WMCA and its ongoing programmes. Lot 4 - Grounds Maintenance - Landscaping, specialist arboriculture works, and winter maintenance at Bus Stations and Park and Ride car parks. Lot 5 - Supply and Installation of Timetable Cases - Provision of timetable cases that will be placed on WMCA highway infrastructure displaying public transport information. Lot 6 - Planned and Reactive Maintenance - All PPM requirements for Bus Stations and Car Parks, along with reactive work and provision of a mobile technician. Lot 7 - Supply, Installation and Maintenance of Mesh Panels - Shelters with a history of vandalism with have glazing/polycarbonate replaced with Mesh. This contract would maintain the current estate and install Mesh where required. WMCA will be undertaking an online event on the 7th of November 2024 at 11:00 for potential suppliers that are interested in assisting WMCA with their future strategy and any potential future procurement. This will be followed up by a supplier questionnaire, which will assist the WMCA with future strategy and there may also be the potential opportunity for interested suppliers, to have 1-2-1 conversations with WMCA, on a first come, first serve basis and if the Authority deems to be beneficial. Interested parties should register through Bravo, and search for project_933/pqq_236 and express interest in attending the event via the message function under pqq_236 no later than the 5th November 2024 - 9:00. Your registration will ensure that you will receive the relevant details for the online event and any future correspondence regarding the Transport Infrastructure Contracts. Please note, the information in this document represents WMCA's current plans and may be subject to change prior to a potential tender publication. WMCA reserves the right to amend or change all and any aspects discussed in this exercise. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033145-2024 | | 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 | 15 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Jan 2026 | | 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 | Not specified | ## 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 ### Codes - 34121000 - Buses and coaches - 34121100 - Public-service buses - 34928440 - Bus-stop posts - 44212321 - Bus shelters - 45213300 - Buildings associated with transport - 45213310 - Construction work for buildings relating to road transport - 45213311 - Bus station construction work - 45452000 - Exterior cleaning work for buildings - 50113200 - Bus maintenance services - 50230000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to roads and other equipment - 71421000 - Landscape gardening services ## Release History - 15 Oct 2024 at 12:44 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033145-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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