Contract

WMCA Framework Agreement relating to the provision of Diversionary Utilities Works for Metro extensions or any Major Highways Schemes

  • West Midlands Combined Authority

F03: Contract award notice

Notice identifier: 2023/S 000-004276

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-03293d

Published 10 February 2023, 6:17pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

West Midlands Combined Authority

16 Summer Lane

Birmingham

B19 3SD

Contact

Jessica Brydon

Email

Jessica.Brydon@place-group.com

Telephone

+44 3453036760

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UKG - West Midlands (England)

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.wmca.org.uk/

Buyer's address

https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority

one.5) Main activity

General public services


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

WMCA Framework Agreement relating to the provision of Diversionary Utilities Works for Metro extensions or any Major Highways Schemes

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 45233100 - Construction work for highways, roads

two.1.3) Type of contract

Works

two.1.4) Short description

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is developing further extensions to Midland Metro. Metro Line 1 has been in operation since 1999 and the Birmingham City Centre Extension (BCCE) has been open since May 2016.

WMCA is appointing utility contractors to a tendered framework to assist the utilities team to deliver the diversions in advance of the main works. This framework contract is for the provision of Diversionary Utilities Works for Metro Extensions and any Major Highways Schemes.

The framework is split into two Lots:

• Lot 1 (Communications, Electricity and Gas infrastructure)

• Lot 2 (Water-Clean and Waste infrastructure)

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)

Value excluding VAT: £30,000,000

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 45233100 - Construction work for highways, roads

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKG - West Midlands (England)

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is developing further extensions to Midland Metro. Metro Line 1 has been in operation since 1999 and the Birmingham City Centre Extension (BCCE) has been open since May 2016.

WMCA is appointing utility contractors to a tendered framework to assist the utilities team to deliver the diversions in advance of the main works. This framework contract is for the provision of Diversionary Utilities Works for Metro Extensions and any Major Highways Schemes.

The framework is split into two Lots:

• Lot 1 (Communications, Electricity and Gas infrastructure)

• Lot 2 (Water-Clean and Waste infrastructure)

This lot is Lot 1, for Communications, Electricity and Gas infrastructure

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

At the end of the Initial Term WMCA may at its absolute discretion agree to extend the Framework Agreement for up to another two (2) years (“the First Extension”) and thereafter WMCA may at its absolute discretion agree to extend the Framework Agreement for up to a further two (2) years (“the Second Extension”).

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 45233100 - Construction work for highways, roads

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKG - West Midlands (England)

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is developing further extensions to Midland Metro. Metro Line 1 has been in operation since 1999 and the Birmingham City Centre Extension (BCCE) has been open since May 2016.

WMCA is appointing utility contractors to a tendered framework to assist the utilities team to deliver the diversions in advance of the main works. This framework contract is for the provision of Diversionary Utilities Works for Metro Extensions and any Major Highways Schemes.

The framework is split into two Lots:

• Lot 1 (Communications, Electricity and Gas infrastructure)

• Lot 2 (Water-Clean and Waste infrastructure)

This lot is Lot 2 for Water-Clean and Waste infrastructure

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options

At the end of the Initial Term WMCA may at its absolute discretion agree to extend the Framework Agreement for up to another two (2) years (“the First Extension”) and thereafter WMCA may at its absolute discretion agree to extend the Framework Agreement for up to a further two (2) years (“the Second Extension”).

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Restricted procedure

four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number: 2022/S 000-008866


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

1

Title

Lot 1 (Communications, Electricity and Gas infrastructure)

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

1 February 2023

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 3

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Svella Connect Limited

Fifteen Montgomery Way, Rosehill Industrial Estate

Carlisle

CA1 2RW

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD1 - Cumbria
National registration number

13662328

The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Fincher Utilities Limited

Swinford House, Albion Street, Brierley Hill,

Brierley Hill

DY5 3EE

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKG - West Midlands (England)
National registration number

07798460

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

S & R Construction Limited

The Premier Industrial Estate The Leys, Brockmoor

Brierley Hill

DY5 3UP

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKG - West Midlands (England)
National registration number

03653041

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £15,000,000


Section five. Award of contract

Lot No

2

Title

Lot 2 (Water-Clean and Waste infrastructure)

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

1 February 2023

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 4

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 4

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

CPC Civils Limited

2401 Stratford Road, 11 Hockley Court, Hockley Heath

Solihull

B94 6NW

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKG - West Midlands (England)
National registration number

3362396

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Amelio Utilities Limited (trading as Amelio Group)

Unit 41 Workwest Business Park

Belfast

BT11 8BU

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKN06 - Belfast
National registration number

NI617346

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Barhal Limited

Barhale House, Bescot Crescent

Walsall

WS1 4NN

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKG - West Midlands (England)
National registration number

01268005

The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

S & R Construction Limited

The Premier Industrial Estate The Leys, Brockmoor

Brierley Hill

DY5 3UP

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKG - West Midlands (England)
National registration number

03653041

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: £15,000,000


Section six. Complementary information

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

High Court of England and Wales

London

WC1A 2LL

Country

United Kingdom