West Midlands Metro Lifecycle Programme of Works

Tender 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. Lot 1: Overhead Lines 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 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. Lot 3: Civils & Structural 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. Lot 4: Signalling control systems and communication 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. Lot 5: Design/ consultancy 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.