Contract award notice – utilities
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
West Midlands Combined Authority
16 Summer Lane
Birmingham
B19 3SD
UK
Telephone: +44 3453036760
E-mail: melanie.johnson@wmca.org.uk
NUTS: UKG
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.wmca.org.uk
I.6) Main activity
Urban railway, tramway, trolleybus or bus services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
January 2025 Subsidised Bus Tenders
Reference number: 129_ITT1516
II.1.2) Main CPV code
60112000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Transport for West Midlands (TfWM), part of the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), supports the provision of an extensive passenger transport network across the West Midlands. This Notice is in relation to the Award of tenders for the provision of services that are due to commence on 5th January 2025.
The value confirmed within this notice is the aggregated value of all contracts that were advertised and subsequently awarded, following evaluation of all bids that were submitted through the Authorities electronic tendering portal.
A total of Thirty Two (32) separate/distinct contracts have been awarded to Seven (7) suppliers.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
35 430 890.00
GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
60112000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKG
Main site or place of performance:
West Midlands
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Transport for West Midlands (TfWM), part of the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), supports the provision of an extensive passenger transport network across the West Midlands. This Notice is in relation to the Award of tenders for the provision of services that are due to commence on 5th January 2025.
The value confirmed within this notice is the aggregated value of all contracts that were advertised and subsequently awarded, following evaluation of all bids that were submitted through the Authorities electronic tendering portal.
A total of Thirty Two (32) separate/distinct contracts have been awarded to Seven (7) suppliers.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Price
/ Weighting: 100
Price
/ Weighting:
100%
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 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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2024/S 000-027494
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: T0057
Title: Service 54 - Worlds End – West Bromwich via MMH
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
30/11/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Diamond Bus Limited
Oldbury
UK
NUTS: UKG
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 910 350.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: T0109
Title: Service 47 & 49 - West Bromwich to Wednesbury/Bearwood
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
30/11/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
West Midlands Travel Limited
Birmingham
UK
NUTS: UKG
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 709 540.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: T0112
Title: Service 17 - Dudley to Kingswinford
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
30/11/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Diamond Bus Limited
Oldbury
UK
NUTS: UKG
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 642 311.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: T0122
Title: Service 24 - Walsall Wood to Catshill
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
30/11/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Walsall Community Transport
Walsall
UK
NUTS: UKG
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 349 180.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: T0364
Title: Service 63,64,65 - Wolverhampton to Oxbarn Avenue/Penn/Fordhouses
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
30/11/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Diamond Bus Limited
Oldbury
UK
NUTS: UKG
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: T0375
Title: Service 637 - Walsall to Manor Hospital
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
30/11/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Diamond Bus Limited
Oldbury
UK
NUTS: UKG
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 350 771.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: T0439
Title: Service 67 - Wednesbury – Yew Tree
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
30/11/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Walsall Community Transport
Walsall
UK
NUTS: UKG
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 309 140.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: T0511
Title: Service 30, 74a - West Bromwich to Wednesbury/Horseley Heath
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
30/11/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Diamond Bus Limited
Oldbury
UK
NUTS: UKG
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 576 208.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: T0562
Title: Service 17, 57 - Dudley to Stourbridge / Stourbridge to Wall Heath
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
30/11/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Diamond Bus Limited
Oldbury
UK
NUTS: UKG
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 2 130 367.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: T0583
Title: Service 17H - Halesowen to Merry Hill Centre
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
30/11/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Diamond Bus Limited
Oldbury
UK
NUTS: UKG
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 482 445.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: T0595
Title: Service 231 - Halesowen to Blackheath
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
30/11/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Diamond Bus Limited
Oldbury
UK
NUTS: UKG
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 709 360.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: T0663 - Option 1
Title: Service 41, 41A - West Bromwich to Friar Park/Wednesbury
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
30/11/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Carolean Coaches Limited
Willenhall
UK
NUTS: UKG
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 948 784.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: T0671
Title: Service 601, 602 - Solihull to Elmdon Park/Kineton Green Circulars
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
30/11/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Silverline Landflight Limited
Solihull
UK
NUTS: UKG
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 612 560.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: T0777
Title: Service 53,81 - Wolverhampton to Bilston/Dudley
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
30/11/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Banga Buses
Wolverhampton
UK
NUTS: UKG
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 361 656.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: T0786
Title: Service 65 - Darlaston to Woods Estate
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
30/11/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Diamond Bus Limited
Oldbury
UK
NUTS: UKG
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 349 593.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: T0788
Title: Service 303 - County Bridge to Bilston
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
30/11/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Diamond Bus Limited
Olbdury
UK
NUTS: UKG
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 431 358.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: T0800
Title: Service 44 - West Bromwich to Harvills Hawthorns Circular
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
30/11/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
West Midlands Travel Limited
Birmingham
UK
NUTS: UKG
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 63 960.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: T0815
Title: Service 61 - Goldthorn Park to Wolverhampton
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
30/11/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Diamond Bus Limited
Oldbury
UK
NUTS: UKG
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 198 744.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: T0818
Title: Service 22 - Bearwood to Oldbury
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
30/11/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
West Midlands Travel Limited
Birmingham
UK
NUTS: UKG
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 607 620.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: T0832
Title: Service 224 - Bilston to Sedgley
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
30/11/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Carolean Coaches Limited
Wolverhampton
UK
NUTS: UKG
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 455 897.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: T0850
Title: Service 25 - Bloxwich to Kingstanding
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
30/11/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Walsall Community Transport
Walsall
UK
NUTS: UKG
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 000 480.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: T0856
Title: Service 3 - Merry Hill Centre to West Bromwich
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
30/11/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Carolean Coaches Limited
Wolverhampton
UK
NUTS: UKG
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 415 337.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: T0877 (Option 1)
Title: Service 96 - Kingstanding/Erdington - Birmingham Airport
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
30/11/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
West Midlands Travel Limited
Birmingham
UK
NUTS: UKG
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 538 940.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: T0897
Title: Service 77, 77A, X15 - Sutton Coldfield to Walsall/Birmingham
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
30/11/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
West Midlands Travel Limited
Birmingham
UK
NUTS: UKG
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 3 651 700.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: T0917
Title: Service 45 - Walsall to West Bromwich
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
30/11/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Diamond Bus Limited
Oldbury
UK
NUTS: UKG
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 270 084.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: T0923
Title: Service 23, 23A - Wednesbury to Willenhall
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
30/11/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Carolean Coaches Limited
Wolverhampton
UK
NUTS: UKG
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 467 752.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: T0924
Title: Service 24, 24H - Merry Hill to Blackheath/Halesowen
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
30/11/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Diamond Bus Limited
Oldbury
UK
NUTS: UKG
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 2 097 485.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: T0925
Title: Service 14, 14A, 214, 215 - Dudley to Blackheath/Halesowen/Foxyards/Warrens Hall
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
30/11/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Diamond Bus Limited
Oldbury
UK
NUTS: UKG
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 2 630 017.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: T0936
Title: Service 665A, 665C - Solihull to Wythall
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
30/11/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Silverline Landflight Limited
Solihull
UK
NUTS: UKG
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 2 023 580.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: T0938
Title: Service 630A/630C - Solihull – Olton – Acocks Green – Shirley - Solihull
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
30/11/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Silverline Landflight Limited
Solihull
UK
NUTS: UKG
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 350 180.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: T0954
Title: Service 54, 54A, 61, 61A - Scott Arms to Perry Barr / West Bromwich to Perry Barr
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
30/11/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Diamond Bus Limited
Oldbury
UK
NUTS: UKG
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 754 407.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: T1011
Title: Service 10 - Walsall to Brownhills West
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
30/11/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
West Midlands Travel Limited
Birmingham
UK
NUTS: UKG
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 113 360.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
West Midlands Combined Authority
Birmingham
UK
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
West Midlands Combined Authority
Birmingham
UK
E-mail: procurement.inbox@wmca.org.uk
Internet address(es)
URL: www.wmca.org.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
17/02/2025