Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
West Midlands Combined Authority
16 Summer Lane
Birmingham
B19 3SD
Telephone
+44 3453036760
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKG31 - Birmingham
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk
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
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
Provision of Signage Services for Midland Metro Limited (MML)
Reference number
05429-2024
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 44423400 - Signs and related items
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
MML is seeking to appoint a single supplier for the installation and maintenance of signage across their tram fleet and network of tram stops in the West Midlands. MML requires an innovative bidder to measure, produce, supply, install and maintain signage across the network and fleet on a contract basis on the existing network and as it expands.
The successful bidder will be expected to be able to deliver the print and installation of branding and signage at the new locations to a high standard, as well as update signage across the current network of stops and the tram fleet. They will also be expected to provide install services for promotional material (e.g., tram stop wrapping) and replacement of existing signage where required due to damage or defacement.
The Contract term will run for an initial three-year period, commencing on 2nd January 2025 until 1st January 2028 with an optional 12-month extension to give a maximum contract end date of 1st January 2029
This ITT is being evaluated based on Technical (Quality) 70% / Commercial (Price) 30%.
The full specification of works will be included in the Procurement ITT documents.
Further Information on this ITT will be listed via https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk
Bravo Solution Project Reference: Project _870
Please submit any clarification questions via the messaging section in Bravo – all queries must go through this route only and not by email or phone call.
The closing date for submissions is on 23rd August 2024 at 12.00 noon.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKG31 - Birmingham
Main site or place of performance
The Midland Metro Depot (Wednesbury) and Network Area
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
MML is seeking to appoint a single supplier for the installation and maintenance of signage across their tram fleet and network of tram stops in the West Midlands. MML requires an innovative bidder to measure, produce, supply, install and maintain signage across the network and fleet on a contract basis on the existing network and as it expands.
The successful bidder will be expected to be able to deliver the print and installation of branding and signage at the new locations to a high standard, as well as update signage across the current network of stops and the tram fleet. They will also be expected to provide install services for promotional material (e.g., tram stop wrapping) and replacement of existing signage where required due to damage or defacement.
The Contract term will run for an initial three-year period, commencing on 2nd January 2025 until 1st January 2028 with an optional 12-month extension to give a maximum contract end date of 1st January 2029
This ITT is being evaluated based on Technical (Quality) 70% / Commercial (Price) 30%.
The full specification of works will be included in the Procurement ITT documents.
Further Information on this ITT will be listed via https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk
Bravo Solution Project Reference: Project _870
Please submit any clarification questions via the messaging section in Bravo – all queries must go through this route only and not by email or phone call.
The closing date for submissions is on 23rd August 2024 at 12.00 noon.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical (Quality) / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
2 January 2025
End date
1 January 2028
This contract is subject to renewal
No
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.1.2) 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.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
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
23 August 2024
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
23 August 2024
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
West Midlands Combined Authority
Birmingham
Country
United Kingdom