Published date: 22 February 2023
Last edited date: 1 March 2023
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Contract summary
Industry
Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 31000000
Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 32000000
Installation services (except software) - 51000000
Location of contract
DY1 4AW
Value of contract
£136,600
Procurement reference
BCIMO / VLRNIC / AV&LX / Phase 1 / EOI
Published date
22 February 2023
Closing date
1 March 2023
Closing time
5pm
Contract start date
27 March 2023
Contract end date
31 May 2023
Contract type
Supply contract
Procedure type
Open procedure (below threshold)
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
The Black Country Innovative Manufacturing Organisation (BCIMO) is a not-for-profit Research and Technology Organisation (RTO) established to oversee the build, launch and operation of the Very Light Rail National Innovation Centre (VLRNIC), a unique, purpose-built, R&D facility based in Dudley in the West Midlands. The centre, which is located on the site of the former British Rail station at Dudley, is being used to help shape and accelerate the development of lower-cost and more environmentally friendly solutions across the whole of the rail industry.
Construction of the centre was completed in September 2022, thanks to funding from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council, the Black Country Local Enterprise Partnership in partnership with the Midlands Engine Investment Fund, the West Midlands Combined Authority, the Coventry and Warwickshire Local Enterprise Partnership and Coventry City Council.
Further funding has now been received to enable continued fitout of the centre. This notice invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the Phase 1 Supply & Installation of Audio Visual (AV) and Lighting (LX) contract. The contract is to be completed by the 31st May 2023 and has a total contract value of £136,600 + VAT. (A further notice for the Phase 2 fitout will follow later this year - total contract value £62,500 + VAT).
To express your interest in this contract:
- Please read the attachments provided and ensure that you meet the qualifying criteria before applying.
- If you meet the qualifying criteria and wish to apply please email Olivia Brown at procurement@bcimo.co.uk.
- Your EOI must be received by 17:00 on Wednesday 1st March 2023 to be considered.
EOIs will be assessed against the qualifying criteria and suitable applicants will be invited to progress to the full tender process. You will find out if you have been successful on Monday 6th March.
If you have any questions please email Olivia Brown at procurement@bcimo.co.uk, however also note that we will be unable to release the full tender pack until the 6th March to ensure a fair and transparent tender process is undertaken.
We look forward to hearing from you!
More information
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Essential Qualifying Criteria:
1) Be VAT Registered
2) Have a Companies House Registration with registered offices in the United Kingdom
3) Be a limited company
4) Have no less than £10M Public, Employee and PI Insurance
5) Have the capacity and suitable qualifications to project manage, supply and fit / install
6) Have a Carbon Reduction Plan detailing your commitment to achieving net-zero by 2050
7) Have capacity and be able complete all works by the completion date (31/05/23), inclusive of delivery, supply and fitting of all elements outlined herewith.
BCIMO would like to encourage applications from suppliers in the Black Country and wider West Midlands.
About the buyer
Contact name
Olivia Brown
Address
Very Light Rail National Innovation Centre
Zoological Drive
Dudley
DY1 4AW
United Kingdom
Telephone
07769586893
Website
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