Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
West Midlands Combined Authority
16 Summer Lane
Birmingham
B19 3SD
Contact
Josie Medforth
Josie.Medforth@place-group.com
Telephone
+44 3453036760
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKG3 - West Midlands
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
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
West Midlands Metro Lifecycle Programme of Works
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 45234100 - Railway construction works
two.1.3) Type of contract
Works
two.1.4) Short description
This PIN is for market engagement in preparation for the procurement process to commence in August 2022. We are looking to contract to deliver a programme in including design and construction works over the next 4 years.
MML is planning to hold an On-Site Market Engagement Event
Date: 13th July 2022
Venue: 85 Holyhead Rd
85 Holyhead Road
Wednesbury
WS10 7PA
Time: 11:00 – 13:30
Maximum: Restriction of 2 attendees per organisation
Booking Deadline: by Friday 8th July 2022 at 4pm
Register Interest:
To register interest please click on the Eventbrite link below. A questionnaire is included within the invite, therefore please follow this link to register and complete the questionnaire even if you are unable to attend the event
Agenda
The aim is to understand the availability of the market to deliver the programme of works and to support with establishing the correct structure of the procurement route to market.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:
We are looking to contract to deliver a programme in including design and construction works over the next 4 years for the following disciplines:
Overhead lines
Track
Civils and structural
Signalling control systems and communication
Design/ consultancy
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Overhead Lines
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45232210 - Overhead line construction
- 45234121 - Tramway works
- 50200000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft, railways, roads and marine equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
Main site or place of performance
Over 80 stops serving more than 20 transport interchanges and linking Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Dudley, Brierley Hill, Digbeth, North Solihull, Birmingham Airport, the NEC and HS2.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Over the four-year period MML are looking to carry out resilience works to the overhead line with redesign and works to be undertaken, with the aim to decrease the weight of the system and correct known issues.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Track
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45234116 - Track construction works
- 45234121 - Tramway works
- 50200000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft, railways, roads and marine equipment
- 50225000 - Railway-track maintenance services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
Main site or place of performance
Over 80 stops serving more than 20 transport interchanges and linking Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Dudley, Brierley Hill, Digbeth, North Solihull, Birmingham Airport, the NEC and HS2.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Four-year rail replacement plan on the system at various locations along the route due to wear to ensure track is kept within maintenance limits. Lifting and packing to be undertaken across line one at known locations with a view to carry out a maintenance tamp across the system from Saint Chads to Priestfield along the off street section in stages.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Civils & Structural
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 44212120 - Structures of bridges
- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
- 45213320 - Construction work for buildings relating to railway transport
- 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works
- 45221100 - Construction work for bridges
- 45221112 - Railway bridge construction work
- 45234127 - Tramway depot construction work
- 45234128 - Tramway platforms construction work
- 50200000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft, railways, roads and marine equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
Main site or place of performance
Over 80 stops serving more than 20 transport interchanges and linking Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Dudley, Brierley Hill, Digbeth, North Solihull, Birmingham Airport, the NEC and HS2.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Midland Metro are responsible for various structures along the route from retaining walls to under bridges, routine general and principal inspections of these structures has indicated the need for remedial works to keep them within the structures condition index rating, works include re-painting of the older adopted under bridges over this period.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Signalling control systems and communication
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 34632200 - Electrical signalling equipment for railways
- 45234115 - Railway signalling works
- 45234121 - Tramway works
- 50200000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft, railways, roads and marine equipment
- 50334400 - Communications system maintenance services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
Main site or place of performance
Over 80 stops serving more than 20 transport interchanges and linking Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Dudley, Brierley Hill, Digbeth, North Solihull, Birmingham Airport, the NEC and HS2.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Obsolescence issues are a driving factor to be addressed over the life of Midland Metro with signalling and communication and control systems in need of upgrade or replacement. We are also looking to create a smarter way of maintaining, this would be aided by the design and installation of an engineering auxiliary SCADA to enable remote monitoring of site equipment.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Design/ consultancy
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services
- 71322000 - Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
Main site or place of performance
Over 80 stops serving more than 20 transport interchanges and linking Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Dudley, Brierley Hill, Digbeth, North Solihull, Birmingham Airport, the NEC and HS2.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
As part of the major projects there will be a need for comprehensive design and consultancy to cover system design and best practise going forward with review of maintenance.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
23 June 2022
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
The exact route to market is to be determined following market engagement activity,