Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c55-459d-72a1-8cb3-d0a2e22f9bb4/midlands-connect-specialist-technical-framework-supplier-engagement-event pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Midlands Connect Specialist Technical Framework - Supplier Engagement Event [West Midlands Combined Authority](https://tendernation.io/buyers/west-midlands-combined-authority) Estimated value Not stated Published 18 Nov 2020 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Midlands Connect is seeking to establish a procurement framework for its technical work going forward. The framework will consist of a number of specialist lots targeting different aspects of our future technical programme. We also intend to have a lot for small, advisory commissions for key specialisms. It is envisaged that the duration of the Framework will be 4 years and will be open for other Public Sector organisations to access. This is subject to change however and will be confirmed at the time of tender publication. The Lot structure of the framework at this stage is outlined below, this will be finalised prior to publication of the Tender: - Lot 1 General Transport Planning Services - Lot 2 Highway Modelling and Appraisal - Lot 3 Rail and Demand Modelling and Appraisal - Lot 4 Technology and Innovation - Lot 5 Wider Economic Appraisal and Research - Lot 6 Specialist Advisory Services To express an interest in attending the Event: Please register your company on our e-tendering portal (Bravo Solution). Instructions on how to register are located at: [wmca.org.uk](https://www.wmca.org.uk/media/1692/wmca_etendering_supplier_registration_guide_2016.pdf) Further key detail around expressing an interest in this exercise are listed below: ### Portal Website: https://wmca.bravosolution.co.uk PIN Title: Midlands Connect Specialist Technical Framework - PIN ### Bravo Solution Project Reference: Project\_399 Once registered, please access Project\_399 on our e-tendering portal and respond to PQQ\_131: Midlands Connect Specialist Technical Framework - Supplier Engagement Event (NOT EVALUTATED), to submit company information and confirm your interest in attending the Market Consultation Webinar on Monday 1st December 2020. This is not a formal PQQ or expression of interest in a tender exercise. It is being used purely for suppliers to submit general information to WMCA and to express interest in taking part in a Market Consultation Webinar. Following the Market Consultation exercise, feedback from the event will be considered and built into the wider tender opportunity, which is expected to be published in December 2020. Please note that the closing date for responses to the PQQ is 17:00 on Friday 27th November. Invitations to attend the event will be circulated to all suppliers that have provided a PQQ response on Monday 30th November. Read full description ## CPV classification Transport systems consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/60534d2a-eb01-4554-9737-d125d9806a89) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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