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Midland Metro Operating Agreement.
Descriptions
The contracting entity requires an operator for the Midland Metro network and a programme of proposed extensions of the network including lines to Edgbaston, Wolverhampton Interchange, Digbeth, East Birmingham / Solihull and between Wednesbury and Brierley Hill.The Midland Metro network is an electrically powered light rail system currently comprising a single route between Birmingham Snow Hill and Wolverhampton and Birmingham City Centre (Line One). The contracting entity is separately procuring an Alliance (the Midland Metro Alliance) to deliver the programme of extensions and upgrades to Line One.The operator will be required to operate and maintain the Midland Metro network (including trams) to a required specification. The operator will be required to maintain (and may be required to renew) assets to avoid impairment of function, maintaining a high level of service performance and customer satisfaction in order to meet demand targets and specified hand-back requirements at the end of the contract.The operator will be required to participate In the Midland Metro Alliance in the development and delivery of scheme designs, acquisition of powers, business case development, target cost assessments and the testing, commissioning and safety assurance of new infrastructure, systems, rolling stock and other assets required to achieve the extension programme with a view to minimising programme delivery time-scales and optimising the whole life performance of assets whilst ensuring the impact of the delivery of the expansion programme on operational services, demand and customer satisfaction is minimised.The operator may also be required to carry out specified infrastructure improvements to Line One.Fares revenue risk will site with the contracting entity The operator will be required to undertake revenue collection on the contracting entity's behalf, although variantbids proposing a revenue sharing basis will be considered. The operator will be required to submit proposals for optimising existing on tram revenue collection and for the adoption of off tram revenue collection.The contracting entity currently intends that the operating agreement will be 10 years in duration, with an option for the contracting entity to extend this by a further 5 years. However, the duration of the operating agreement awarded may be shorter or longer than this.
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CPV Codes
50221000 - Repair and maintenance services of locomotives
50225000 - Railway-track maintenance services
50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
50220000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to railways and other equipment
50222000 - Repair and maintenance services of rolling stock
60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
Keywords
bogie servicing
ballast tamping
track welding
bogie alignment
rail grinding
wagon repair
coach maintenance
exhaust system repair
pantograph servicing
bogie maintenance
locomotive diagnostics
level crossing repair
system overhaul service
cab control panel fix
drainage improvement
troubleshooting visit
transit route operation
calibration service
traction motor repair
rail safety inspection
onsite repair support
coupler alignment
equipment repair service
sleeper replacement
road passenger transport
general freight shipment
throttle control fix
rail system maintenance
ultrasonic rail testing
hydraulic lift checks
rail braking system test
headlight restoration
traction drive servicing
repair diagnostics
track vehicle repair
emergency repair team
rail equipment overhaul
overhead line inspection
switchgear maintenance
depot workshop services
rail torque calibration
carriage system inspection
multi-modal repair services
non-waste transport service
infrastructure vehicle repair
logistics delivery service
haulage logistics service
transport network provisioning
vehicle transport system maintenance
cargo transport management
locomotive engine overhaul
transport vehicle operation
rail alignment inspection
maintenance contract service
structural integrity testing
transport machinery repair hub
component replacement service
air brake system overhaul
cross-industry equipment servicing
service schedule planning
rolling stock diagnostics
transport planning service
railway component servicing
preventive maintenance program
rail/air/road/marine upkeep
integrated maintenance crew
door mechanism maintenance
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