Tender

COV - Coventry City Council Joint Venture - Very Light Rail

COVENTRY - SOLIHULL - WARWICKSHIRE

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Tender

29 Oct 2019 at 00:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Coventry City Council (CCC) is currently looking for a private sector partner to establish a joint venture for the delivery of a very light rail programme in Coventry. The tender, titled "COV - Coventry City Council Joint Venture - Very Light Rail," is classified under the industry category of Railway and tramway passenger coaches, and the procurement method is selective with a competitive dialogue process above the threshold. The tender period concludes on 13th November 2019, and the project is expected to commence on 1st January 2021, continuing through to December 2024. The delivery address for submissions is located in Coventry, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a notable opportunity for businesses involved in rail transport services, engineering works, and construction related to railway systems. Companies that specialise in innovative transport solutions, research and development, or related construction work would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The project's potential for generating significant commercial opportunities both nationwide and globally could present a unique avenue for business growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking to establish themselves in the transport sector.

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Notice Title

COV - Coventry City Council Joint Venture - Very Light Rail

Notice Description

Coventry City Council ('CCC') is seeking a private sector partner ('PSP') with whom to establish a joint venture ('JVCo') for the delivery of a very light rail programme, comprising a state of the art vehicle and innovative track system in Coventry (the 'Project'). The purpose of the JVCo is to: (a) take ownership of the Project; (b) develop the business case; (c) engage in the research and development activities required to implement the Project; (d) secure all planning and statutory consents; and (e) fund and execute the Project through to completion of the route(s). The Project is expected to generate significant commercial opportunity nationwide and globally (via product purchase or licence arrangements). CCC is planning to host a bidders' conference for the purpose of information gathering and engaging with potential PSPs around this exciting opportunity. The information from the conference will be used to inform what delivery structure is most likely to add value to the Project. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-88b0b071-b0a2-46fb-ab43-76b85c925e61
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fda9437-189d-45de-bc26-aa401778ffda
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialogue (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

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

34610000 - Rail locomotives and tenders

34622000 - Railway and tramway passenger coaches, and trolleybuses

34622100 - Tramway passenger coaches

34622200 - Railway passenger coaches

34622300 - Trolleybuses

34622400 - Railway carriages

34630000 - Parts of railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; railways traffic-control equipment

34631000 - Parts of locomotives or rolling stock

34632000 - Railways traffic-control equipment

34632100 - Mechanical signalling

34632200 - Electrical signalling equipment for railways

34632300 - Electrical installations for railways

34640000 - Automotive elements

34900000 - Miscellaneous transport equipment and spare parts

34940000 - Railway equipment

34941000 - Rails and accessories

34942000 - Signalling equipment

34943000 - Train-monitoring system

34945000 - Track-alignment machinery

34946000 - Railway-track construction materials and supplies

34990000 - Control, safety, signalling and light equipment

45000000 - Construction work

45100000 - Site preparation work

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

45214620 - Research and testing facilities construction work

45220000 - Engineering works and construction works

45223000 - Structures construction work

45223200 - Structural works

45234000 - Construction work for railways and cable transport systems

45234100 - Railway construction works

45234110 - Intercity railway works

45234111 - City railway construction work

45234115 - Railway signalling works

45234120 - Urban railway works

45234121 - Tramway works

45234126 - Tramline construction works

45234127 - Tramway depot construction work

45234128 - Tramway platforms construction work

45234129 - Urban railway track construction works

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60100000 - Road transport services

60200000 - Railway transport services

60210000 - Public transport services by railways

71300000 - Engineering services

71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services

71320000 - Engineering design services

71330000 - Miscellaneous engineering services

71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services

71500000 - Construction-related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2024 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COVENTRY - SOLIHULL - WARWICKSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 2GN
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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