Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
West Midlands Combined Authority
16 Summer Lane
Birmingham
B19 3SD
Contact
Jessica Brydon
Jessica.Brydon@place-group.com
Telephone
+44 7762417056
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKG - West Midlands (England)
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
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
West Midlands Metro Framework Agreement relating to the provision of Diversionary Utilities Works for Metro extensions or any Major Highways Schemes
Reference number
A20212212
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 seeking to appoint a utility contractor to assist the utilities team to deliver the diversions in advance of the main works.
This ITT is for the formation of a framework for 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)
The key requirements include but are not limited to:
• To assist the Utilities team to achieve delivery of all the specified project outcomes on time and in accordance with project specific requirements
• Work within complete understanding of all relevant standards, Codes of Practice, Health & Safety Legislation and provide general technical support to other disciplines
• Maintain good working relationships with Statutory Undertakers, key stakeholder groups, alliance project teams, suppliers, and sub-contractors
• Preparation of utility update reports
• Act as Principal Contractor for the advanced utility diversions
• Assist in organising and updating of utilities records and diversions.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £30,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 2
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:
Lot 1 (Communications, Electricity and Gas infrastructure)
Lot 2 (Water-Clean and Waste infrastructure)
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1 (Communications, Electricity and Gas Infrastructure)
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 seeking to appoint a utility contractor to assist the utilities team to deliver the diversions in advance of the main works.
This ITT is for the formation of a framework for provision of Diversionary Utilities Works for Metro Extensions and any Major Highways Schemes.
The framework is split into two Lots. This lot is Lot 1 (Communications, Electricity and Gas infrastructure).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £15,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
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.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 3
Maximum number: 6
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
Based on qualification and technical criteria as per the Selection Questionnaire and SQ letter.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
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 2 (Water-Clean and Waste Infrastructure)
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 seeking to appoint a utility contractor to assist the utilities team to deliver the diversions in advance of the main works.
This ITT is for the formation of a framework for provision of Diversionary Utilities Works for Metro Extensions and any Major Highways Schemes.
The framework is split into two Lots. This lot is Lot 2 (Water-Clean and Waste Infrastructure).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £15,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
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.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 3
Maximum number: 6
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
Based on qualification and technical criteria as per the Selection Questionnaire and SQ letter.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
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 three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions
As per tendering documentation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.2) Contract performance conditions
As per tendering documentation
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
Framework agreement with several operators
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 12
In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:
The Framework Agreement shall run for a period of four (4) years. At the end of the 4 year term, WMCA may agree to extend the Framework Agreement for up to another two (2) years (“the First Extension”) and thereafter WMCA may agree to extend the Framework Agreement for up to a further two (2) years (“the Second Extension"), should there be an ongoing requirement for the utilities diversion works.
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.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
3 May 2022
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.3) Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates
16 May 2022
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court of England and Wales
London
WC1A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
High Court of England and Wales
London
WC1A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom