Onboard Energy Storage System (OESS) Building
West Midlands Combined AuthorityEstimated Value
Up to £200,000
Deadline
15 February 2021
Published
19 January 2021
Type
works
Full Description
Details of Requirement
The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) requires a suitably experienced, qualified and accredited Contractor to design and build the OESS building.
The Contractor shall liaise with the Client throughout the design process and confirm the requirements and level of provision of services to be provided prior to completion of design and commencement of construction works. All building services shall be designed and installed to all applicable standards, regulations and client requirements.
The OESS building shall be provided with lighting, power, fire detection and alarm, ventilation and cooling as required by the client and building operators.
The new Onboard Energy Storage System (OESS) building will be located within the Wednesbury Depot site. It is to be designed for the storage and charging of batteries for the existing fleet of 2nd generation trams and the new fleet of 3rd generation trams.
The proposed works comprise of a single storey building.
Further details of what is required are detailed in the Specification.
Access to the tender documents can be found on Bravo Solutions and interested suppliers must register to this site to gain access, registration is free.
Site visits will be available between 20th and 29th January 2021.
Full details of how to apply can be found on Bravo Solutions.
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Requirements
The Contractor shall liaise with the Client throughout the design process and confirm the requirements and level of provision of services to be provided prior to completion of design and commencement of construction works. All building services shall be designed and installed to all applicable standards, regulations and client requirements.
The OESS building shall be provided with lighting, power, fire detection and alarm, ventilation and cooling as required by the client and building operators.
Further details of what is required are detailed in the Specification.
Access to the tender documents can be found on Bravo Solutions and interested suppliers must register to this site to gain access, registration is free.
Site Viewing
Site visits will be available between 20th and 29th January 2021.
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West Midlands Combined AuthorityKey Dates
Published
19 January 2021
Submission deadline
15 February 2021
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