CWG - Traffic Management - Soft Market Testing

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We are seeking input from the market to gauge the level of interest in participating in a contract(s) for the delivery of the Commonwealth Games Traffic Management for the Games Route Network (GRN) and Local Area Traffic Management and Parking (LATMP).

The works that are anticipated are listed below. The list is not exhaustive and is the current estimate of what may be required.

Provision of Traffic Management Stewards approved to install and maintain traffic management schemes for event purposes on both high and low speed roads

Provision of Community Safety Accredited Scheme (CSAS) staff to direct traffic at Vehicle Checkpoints To implement and manage all traffic management plans for allocated venues and the GRN associated with the Commonwealth Games

To deploy all staff and signing in accordance with an event timetable

To provide all vehicles necessary to deploy both staff and signing for each venue

To either provide all associated Chapter 8 signing/coning or to deploy from a dedicated supply for each venue

To provide communications necessary to manage the secure line at each venue plus the authorisation of all access protocols associated with a vehicle permit scheme

Manage venue access in accordance with vehicle permit system

This exercise will provide the authority with an insight into the preferred approach potential providers may take to deliver the service and the level of interest in this opportunity.

Potential bidders will not be prejudiced by any response, failure to respond or attendance at face-to-face interviews.

Potential bidders must also note that a response to this Market Sounding does not guarantee an invitation to participate in this or any future procurement that the West Midlands Combined Authority may conduct or that the Authority will procure any such supply and services or accepts any proposals offered. Any procurement of the supply and services would be carried out strictly in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2016.

Additional information:

Alternative contact:

Tim Gibbons CWG Principal Traffic Engineer Tel 07919 234890