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title: "West Midlands Metro Lifecycle Programme of Works"
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# West Midlands Metro Lifecycle Programme of Works

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/west-midlands-metro-lifecycle-programme-of-works-ocds-h6vhtk-034a24). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** West Midlands Combined Authority: "West Midlands Metro Lifecycle Programme of Works". Published status: planned. Planned Pipeline Value: Value not published. 5 published lots. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** PLANNED (no submission deadline published)
- **Buyer:** [West Midlands Combined Authority](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/west-midlands-combined-authority-ons-e47000007)
- **Planned Pipeline Value:** Value not published (currency not published)
- **Submission Deadline:** Not published
- **Lots:** 5
- **Procurement Method:** Not published
- **Main Category:** works
- **Classifications (CPV):** Civil engineering consultancy services, Communications system maintenance services, Construction work for bridges, Construction work for buildings relating to railway transport, Design consultancy services (+15 more)
- **Delivery Location:** UKG
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-034a24`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/west-midlands-metro-lifecycle-programme-of-works-ocds-h6vhtk-034a24#tl-md)

## 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
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/market-engagement-event-for-west-midlands-metro-lifecycle-project-tickets-367386351467
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.

## Lots (5)
### Lot 1: Overhead Lines
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** planned
- **CPV codes:** 45232210, 45234121, 50200000
- **Delivery regions:** UKG

- **Description:** 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.

### Lot 2: Track
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** planned
- **CPV codes:** 45234116, 45234121, 50200000, 50225000
- **Delivery regions:** UKG

- **Description:** 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 maint...

### Lot 3: Civils & Structural
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** planned
- **CPV codes:** 44212120, 45200000, 45213320, 45220000, 45221100, 45221112
- **Delivery regions:** UKG

- **Description:** 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 con...

### Lot 4: Signalling control systems and communication
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** planned
- **CPV codes:** 34632200, 45234115, 45234121, 50200000, 50334400
- **Delivery regions:** UKG

- **Description:** 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...

### Lot 5: Design/ consultancy
- **Lot id:** `5`
- **Status:** planned
- **CPV codes:** 71311000, 71322000, 79415200
- **Delivery regions:** UKG

- **Description:** 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.

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F017279-2022)
- **Last Source Update:** 2022-06-24T10:07:06.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-26T06:26:53.115Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-034a24