Contract notice
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: Manjit.Khabra@wmca.org.uk
NUTS: UKG31
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.wmca.org.uk
I.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 abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to 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
Provision of Signage Services for Midland Metro Limited (MML)
Reference number: 05429-2024
II.1.2) Main CPV code
44423400
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.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.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKG31
Main site or place of performance:
The Midland Metro Depot (Wednesbury) and Network Area
II.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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Technical (Quality)
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
02/01/2025
End:
01/01/2028
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.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 IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
23/08/2024
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
23/08/2024
Local time: 12:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
West Midlands Combined Authority
Birmingham
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
19/07/2024