Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
West Midlands Combined Authority
16 Summer Lane
Birmingham
B19 3SD
UK
Telephone: +44 3453036760
E-mail: megan.blades@wmca.org.uk
NUTS: UKG
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.wmca.org.uk/
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Pre-Market Engagement - Midland Metro Limited - Principal Inspections
II.1.2) Main CPV code
71631400
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Midland Metro Limited (MML) is seeking input from the market on potential principal inspections of 26 structures, in line with CS 450 Inspection of Highway Structures (formerly BD63/17).
MML are currently engaging with stakeholders to adopt maintenance responsibility for 26 additional structures on a shared light rail/heavy rail corridor. Through conducting this Market Engagement, MML is seeking to gain a greater understanding of what the market can offer and deliver in line with the key requirements expected by MML. MML plan to use the information to support the current ongoing negotiations around the structures.
This is for information purposes only, it will not be evaluated in any way.
* The deadline to respond to this PPQ and attend the event is 26th August 2024 at 12pm. Late submissions will not be accepted.
** Please Note that suppliers should not contact officers of the WMCA directly regarding this opportunity, all questions should be submitted through the Bravo Portal.
Portal Website:
https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk
Bravo Solution Project Reference: Project_898
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71631400
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKG
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Midland Metro Limited (MML) is seeking input from the market on potential principal inspections of 26 structures, in line with CS 450 Inspection of Highway Structures (formerly BD63/17).
MML are currently engaging with stakeholders to adopt maintenance responsibility for 26 additional structures on a shared light rail/heavy rail corridor. Through conducting this Market Engagement, MML is seeking to gain a greater understanding of what the market can offer and deliver in line with the key requirements expected by MML. MML plan to use the information to support the current ongoing negotiations around the structures.
This is for information purposes only, it will not be evaluated in any way.
* The deadline to respond to this PPQ and attend the event is 26th August 2024 at 12pm. Late submissions will not be accepted.
** Please Note that suppliers should not contact officers of the WMCA directly regarding this opportunity, all questions should be submitted through the Bravo Portal.
Portal Website:
https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk
Bravo Solution Project Reference: Project_898
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
31/12/2024
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
13/08/2024