--- title: "0" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b17e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04b17e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b17e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b17e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2024-10-25" --- # 0 Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b17e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04b17e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b17e.json) ## Summary Midland Metro Limited (MML), part of the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), is currently in the planning stage of a pre-market engagement process for a corrugation survey across its 23 km light rail network. This survey will involve measuring corrugation wavelengths and depths along the rail head to inform ongoing maintenance and repair strategies. This engagement exercise, which is not a formal tender or expression of interest, aims to understand market capabilities and gather information to shape the procurement strategy. Responses are requested by Friday, 8th November at 12 noon. The procurement falls under the railway-track inspection services category (CPV 71631470) and is based in the UKG3 region (West Midlands, UK). The process is governed by EU procurement regulations and the information gathered will help in the development of future procurement activities. This engagement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in railway-track inspection services to establish a relationship with MML and WMCA. It offers companies a chance to influence the procurement strategy by showcasing their capabilities and expertise in delivering high-accuracy corrugation surveys. Firms experienced in advanced surveying technologies and rail maintenance services are particularly well-suited for this opportunity. Although this is an information-gathering exercise, participating businesses can gain valuable insights into future procurement needs and demonstrate their readiness for potential future tenders. ## Notice Midland Metro Limited (MML) is seeking to engage with Suppliers capable of delivering a corrugation survey across its 23 km (46km route length) light rail network. The purpose of the survey is to measure corrugation wavelengths and depths along the rail head with a high degree of accuracy to inform ongoing maintenance and repair strategies. 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 development of the scope of requirements and the procurement strategy. PLEASE NOTE - This is an information gathering exercise rather than a call for competition and therefore publication or response does not commit WMCA or respondents to a future procurement, nor provide any process exemptions or preferential treatment to any parties expressing an interest. Please also note that this is not a formal PQQ or expression of interest in a tender exercise. This Pre-Market Engagement is to be used purely by WMCA/MML to provide potential delivery partners with more information about MMLs requirement and for suppliers to submit responses to our questionnaire. Your responses to this questionnaire will NOT be scored or evaluated in any way and will be used purely for information purposes by WMCA/MML. WMCA/MML will not be liable for costs incurred by any interested party participating in this exercise. Further Information on this Pre-Market Engagement will be listed via https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk Bravo Solution Project Reference: Project _943 (pqq_243) Please see the link below for the Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire. https://forms.office.com/e/bv5P87Xypq Deadline: Can you please complete this PME questionnaire by Friday 8th November - 12 noon. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Midland Metro Limited (MML) is seeking to engage with Suppliers capable of delivering a corrugation survey across its 23 km (46km route length) light rail network. The purpose of the survey is to measure corrugation wavelengths and depths along the rail head with a high degree of accuracy to inform ongoing maintenance and repair strategies. 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 development of the scope of requirements and the procurement strategy. PLEASE NOTE - This is an information gathering exercise rather than a call for competition and therefore publication or response does not commit WMCA or respondents to a future procurement, nor provide any process exemptions or preferential treatment to any parties expressing an interest. Please also note that this is not a formal PQQ or expression of interest in a tender exercise. This Pre-Market Engagement is to be used purely by WMCA/MML to provide potential delivery partners with more information about MMLs requirement and for suppliers to submit responses to our questionnaire. Your responses to this questionnaire will NOT be scored or evaluated in any way and will be used purely for information purposes by WMCA/MML. WMCA/MML will not be liable for costs incurred by any interested party participating in this exercise. Further Information on this Pre-Market Engagement will be listed via https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk Bravo Solution Project Reference: Project _943 (pqq_243) Please see the link below for the Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire. https://forms.office.com/e/bv5P87Xypq Deadline: Can you please complete this PME questionnaire by Friday 8th November - 12 noon. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034716-2024 | | 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 | 25 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 24 Oct 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 | TLG3 West Midlands | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71631470 - Railway-track inspection services ## Release History - 25 Oct 2024 at 14:24 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034716-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.wmca.org.uk - https://forms.office.com/e/bv5P87Xypq - https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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