Tender

VLR Mechanised Cart and Trailer

DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

04 Aug 2022 at 12:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is currently undertaking a tender process for the procurement of a Very Light Rail Mechanised Cart and Trailer, with a focus on innovations for rail transport. This project falls within the railway and tramway industry category and is located in Dudley, West Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender was published on 4th August 2022 and will be active until 23rd August 2022. The contract period is set to commence on 9th September 2022 and will run until 13th October 2022. The procurement method used is an open procedure, indicating a competitive bidding environment for this procurement.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in the manufacturing of railway maintenance vehicles or service vehicles, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide innovative solutions. Companies that specialise in delivering bespoke transport solutions or have expertise in the development of transport-related equipment would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract could lead to fruitful partnerships and potential future work within the burgeoning very light rail sector, leveraging the unique capabilities required for the project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VLR Mechanised Cart and Trailer

Notice Description

The Very Light Rail National Innovation Centre located at Castle Hill, Dudley, comprises an Innovation Centre that includes a large Engineering Hall, various laboratories, meeting rooms and a Conference and Exhibition suite, complemented by a 2.0km test track (that runs through an 850m tunnel) for the testing of prototype vehicles and infrastructure solutions. A self-propelled 'personnel carrier' and compatible flatbed trailer is required, capable of carrying personnel along the railway test track. Additional information: Please raise any queries through the message function on Intend Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b12b50dd-7a3f-4c17-b15f-a36bb6583f1d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34600000 - Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts

34621200 - Railway maintenance or service vehicles

34622000 - Railway and tramway passenger coaches, and trolleybuses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Sep 2022 - 13 Oct 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
James Allen
Contact Email
james.allen@dudley.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01384 816443

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
DY1 1HF
Post Town
Dudley
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG36 Dudley
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Dudley
Electoral Ward
St. James's
Westminster Constituency
Dudley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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