Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
West Midlands Combined Authority
16 Summer Lane
Birmingham
B19 3SD
Telephone
+44 3453036760
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKG - West Midlands (England)
Internet address(es)
Main 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
Rail Package 2 Camp Hill Line New Stations
Reference number
03313-2021
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 45213321 - Railway station construction work
two.1.3) Type of contract
Works
two.1.4) Short description
The Project will consist of the design and construction of (3) three new stations at Moseley, Kings Heath and Hazelwell and supporting rail infrastructure works, on the Camp Hill Line between Birmingham New Street and Kings Norton to support access for new train services that increase connectivity in the Greater Birmingham area."
* The above is a description of the original procurement *
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £34,012,100.56
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Project Overview:
We are seeking to appoint a Principal Contractor on a design and build basis under a NEC 4 ECC Target Cost Contract to construct 3 new stations at Moseley, Kings Heath and Hazelwell including supporting rail infrastructure works.
The timeline for completion is 31/03/2024, although an earlier completion date is desired.
Further to holding an extensive market briefing and engagement event, we have listened to market concerns and have refined the approach and content of the procurement and requirements in a number of areas to address potential issues where possible.
WMCA propose to incorporate Clause X1 into the building contract to alleviate Contractors risk on material price fluctuations. This will cover primary materials such as timber, concrete and steel and the codes from BCIS will be provided at ITT.
Further Information:
The new stations are on the route between Birmingham New Street and Kings Norton to support access for new train services that increase connectivity in the Greater Birmingham area. To meet this objective the project shall deliver:
Moseley
• Two 6-car platforms (operational length 150m)
• Pedestrian access to the station comprising 2no. raised walkways, stairs and lifts
• Geotechnical works including piling and soil nailing
• Platform waiting canopies, lighting, CCTV, Ticket Vending Machines, Passenger Help Points, PA, CIS Incoming DNO, LV Power Supply/Distribution System.
• Permanent Way slew through platforms and associated lineside drainage
• Passenger drop-off area with connecting highway access from the adjacent B4217 St Mary’s Row.
• Upgrading current highway network to signalized junction to support the above drop off point.
Kings Heath
• Two 6-car platforms (operational length 150m);
• Pedestrian access to the station including a footbridge, lifts and stairs
• Platform waiting canopies, lighting, CCTV, Ticket Vending Machines, Passenger Help Points, PA, CIS, Incoming DNO, LV Power Supply/Distribution System.
• Permanent Way slew through platforms and associated lineside drainage
• A435 High Street highway upgrade
Hazelwell
• Two 6-car platforms (operational length 150m);
• Pedestrian access to the station inc. stairs and lifts
• Platform waiting canopies, lighting, CCTV, Ticket Vending Machines, Passenger Help Points, PA, CIS, Incoming DNO, LV Power Supply/Distribution System.
• Permanent Way slew through platforms and associated lineside drainage
• Passenger drop-off area with connecting highway access from the adjacent Cartland Road.
Tenderers are directed to the Project Summary, Scope and the design information for a detailed description of the proposed stations.
* The above is a description of the original procurement *
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 four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Negotiated without a prior call for competition
- The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason:
- absence of competition for technical reasons
- Extreme urgency brought about by events unforeseeable for the contracting authority
Explanation:
A contract award notice was published in relation to the Package Two on 22 June 2022 (under FTS reference 2022/S 000-016720), and described the contract as follows:
"We are seeking to appoint a Principal Contractor on a design and build basis under a NEC 4 ECC Target Cost Contract to construct 3 new stations at Moseley, Kings Heath and Hazelwell including supporting rail infrastructure works.
The Project will consist of the design and construction of (3) three new stations at Moseley, Kings Heath and Hazelwell and supporting rail infrastructure works, on the Camp Hill Line between Birmingham New Street and Kings Norton to support access for new train services that increase connectivity in the Greater Birmingham area."
It has become necessary to modify the contract and increase the Target Price due to unforeseen circumstances The amendments do not alter the overall nature of the contract that was originally procured, however, it would not be possible to compete this work on the open market due to timescales and work carried out to date by the awarded provider. To ensure service continuity the WMCA has taken the decision to award the contract to their current provider under Regulation 32(2)b (ii) of the Procurement Regulations 2015, based on the grounds that competition is absent for technical reasons.
The West Midlands Combined Authority will now enter a 30 day standstill period before formally awarding the contract.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Title
Rail Package 2 Camp Hill Line New Stations
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20 April 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Volkerfitzpatrick Ltd
Hoddesdon
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH23 - Hertfordshire
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £27,000,000
five.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract/lot/concession is likely to be subcontracted
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
The description provided in section II 2.4 of this notice covers the original competitive procurement that was awarded in June 2022. The additional works to which this VEAT notice provides for have come about as a result of unforeseen circumstances that the WMCA could not possibly have known about, and therefore were not factored into the original contract value.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
WMCA
Birmingham
Country
United Kingdom