--- title: "Provision of Winterisation Gritting and Snow Removing Services for Midland Metro Limited (MML)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05445c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05445c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05445c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05445c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2025-06-06" --- # Provision of Winterisation Gritting and Snow Removing Services for Midland Metro Limited (MML) Buyer: WEST MIDLANDS COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05445c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05445c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05445c.json) ## Summary The West Midlands Combined Authority has initiated a tender process for the "Provision of Winterisation Gritting and Snow Removing Services for Midland Metro Limited (MML)," targeting the sewage, refuse, cleaning, and environmental services industry. Located in Birmingham, this open procurement process is under the authority of a public sub-central government entity. Suppliers are invited to submit their bids by 17th July 2025 at noon, following a submission through the WMCA's e-tendering portal. A site visit is scheduled in Wednesbury on 24th June 2025. This tender adheres to the legal basis outlined by the UKPGA 2023/54 and follows an open below-threshold competition method, offering a contract worth £235,000 net (£282,000 gross) for an initial term of three years, extendable by two additional years. The evaluation will focus on technical quality at 55% and commercial price at 45%. This procurement provides substantial opportunities for suppliers specialising in environmental or winter maintenance services, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector entities. By securing this contract, suppliers can expand their footprint in the West Midlands area, increase their service portfolio, and establish a long-term partnership with a prominent combined authority. Given the contract's scope and duration, suppliers with strong technical execution capabilities and competitive pricing are well-positioned to leverage this opportunity for growth and significant market presence. The requirement for a central digital platform registration ensures that suppliers streamline their bidding processes, making it easier to access future procurement opportunities. ## Notice This is an Invitation to Tender (ITT) for Midland Metro Limited (MML). Midland Metro Ltd (MML) are looking to award a single supplier contract for the Provision of Winterisation Gritting and Snow Removing Services. The Supplier is required to provide a high-quality service within the scope of the Specification. The following documents are attached to support this ITT: * Appendix A - Specification of Requirements * Appendix B - Commercial Workbook (Pricing Schedule) * Appendix C - Draft Terms and Conditions (Contract) * Appendix D - Conflict of Interest Form * Appendix E - MML Winterisation Site Maps * Appendix F - MML Winterisation Depot Site Map * Appendix G - MML Policies * ITT Part A - Invitation to Tender (ITT) Document * ITT Part B - Conditions of Tendering Contract Term: 3 Years plus 2 x 12-month optional extensions. Evaluation: Technical (Quality) 55% / Commercial (Price) 45% Submission Requirement: Qualification Envelope: Please complete the questionnaire in the Qualification envelope and ensure any requested documents are included in your submission. Technical Envelope: Please see the Technical Envelope for the 4 quality questions. Commercial Workbook: Please complete Appendix B Commercial Workbook (Pricing Schedule). Site Visit: There is a site visit of the MML Depot (Wednesbury) scheduled for 24th June 9.30am-11.30 should you wish to attend. Further details are included in the ITT Pack. Clarification Question Deadline by Friday 4th July 2025 12-noon via e-Bravo ONLY. ITT Submission Deadline: Thursday 17th July 2025 12-noon. In order to access the documents and submit your bid please do so through BravoSolution, the WMCA's e-tendering portal (https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk). The project reference is itt_1698. Suppliers participating in WMCA procurements will now be expected to register on a central digital platform (CDP). The CDP is available at https://www.gov.uk/find-tender. Suppliers can submit their core supplier information and, where a procurement opportunity arises, share this information with the WMCA via the CDP. It is free to use and will mean suppliers will no longer have to re-enter this information for each public procurement but simply ensure it is up to date and subsequently shared. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: The contract term is for three (3) years (initial term) with the option to extend for an additional two (2) one-year periods, subject to the successful Bidder continuing to deliver satisfactory performance and price for each optional year. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030556-2025 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Oct 2025 - 20 Oct 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £235,000 | | Lots value | £235,000 | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ## Release History - 6 Jun 2025 at 11:26 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030556-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030556-2025 6th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.WMCA.org.uk - https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk - https://www.gov.uk/find-tender - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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