Scope
Description
This preliminary market engagement notice is being published in order to comply with the Procurement Act 2023, to publish information regarding preliminary market engagement which has already been undertaken in respect of cleaning and maintenance of WMCA highway infrastructure assets.
A prior information notice was published on 15th October 2024 to inform the market of an early market engagement event which took place online on 7th November 2024.
The event was aimed at potential suppliers that were interested in assisting WMCA with their future strategy and any potential future procurement. This was followed up by a supplier questionnaire, which aimed to assist the WMCA with future strategy and any potential opportunity for interested suppliers to engage further.
The objectives of the Market Engagement were primarily to:
• Determine suppliers within each space
• Help determine future strategy and
• Help determine suitable contracting agreements going forward
WMCA are intending to publish tender notices relating to this market engagement early in 2026. If you are interested in opportunities relating to this, please ensure you are monitoring find a tender service.
Total value (estimated)
- £43,000,000 excluding VAT
- £51,600,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2031
- Possible extension to 30 June 2036
- 10 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 34928440 - Bus-stop posts
- 44212321 - Bus shelters
- 45213300 - Buildings associated with transport
- 45452000 - Exterior cleaning work for buildings
- 50230000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to roads and other equipment
- 71421000 - Landscape gardening services
- 90910000 - Cleaning services
Contract locations
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
Engagement
Engagement deadline
5 November 2024
The engagement was carried out before this notice was published.
Engagement process description
N/A - Please see scope
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
1 February 2026
Procedure
Special regime
Utilities
Contracting authority
West Midlands Combined Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGMD-1353-PZVX
16 Summer Lane
Birmingham
B19 3SD
United Kingdom
Email: procurement.team@wmca.org.uk
Region: UKG31 - Birmingham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government