Tender

COV - Transport and Infrastructure Research & Development (R&D) Partner

COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL (COV)

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Tender

20 Feb 2023 at 21:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Coventry City Council is seeking to appoint a framework of Research & Development (R&D) partners through a Competitive Dialogue procedure for the "COV - Transport and Infrastructure Research & Development (R&D) Partner" project. This initiative aims to enhance transport infrastructure in Coventry, attract inward investment, and transition to sustainable transportation solutions. The Council is focusing on developing a Very Light Rail (VLR) product to drive modal shift in urban environments, with a procurement stage of selective competitive dialogue. The tender period ends on 31st March 2023, and the contract period spans from 7th August 2023 to 6th August 2027.

This tender by Coventry City Council presents opportunities for research and development companies in the engineering and consultancy services sector. Businesses with expertise in rail-related services, systems consultancy, and design and execution of R&D can compete for this project. The Council aims to appoint up to six (6) R&D partners to support product development cycles from ideation to market-ready solutions. This opportunity can particularly benefit businesses focusing on innovation and technology development for sustainable transportation solutions and infrastructure improvement.

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Notice Title

COV - Transport and Infrastructure Research & Development (R&D) Partner

Notice Description

Coventry City Council ("the Council") has opted to run a Competitive Dialogue procedure under the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 and is seeking to appoint a framework of Research & Development (R&D) partners. The Council has been and will continue to develop the living and working environment within Coventry through a series of programmes that improve the transport infrastructure to attract inward investment and drive the transition from fossil fuel transport to sustainable transportation solutions. One key project in this drive for modal shift is the Coventry Very Light Rail (VLR) project. This project is to develop a VLR product that can be manufactured predominantly in the West Midlands that will drive modal shift within small to medium size urban environments, consistent with many cities within the UK where a standard tram system would not be economically feasible. This system will be a low capital cost for installation and will be environmentally clean at the point of use, which will have a positive impact on air quality, this modal shift is designed to reduce congestion, and as a result, open up the city for investment especially along the route. The approach that the Council has taken to achieve the ambition outlined above is one of innovation and development. This framework of R&D Partners is to develop relationships with organisations that can support all phases of product development from ideation through to market ready product. It is understood that any R&D Partner will need to be able to exercise a support framework of subcontractors and suppliers to achieve the service offering of the full technology development cycle. The Council seeks to appoint a framework of up to six (6) research and development partners to provide associated services . Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c3969ab9-2288-443b-8b78-1b9bec55fd56
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67553239-fc46-495d-b4da-ca57604d4613
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

50220000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to railways and other equipment

71300000 - Engineering services

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

72240000 - Systems analysis and programming services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73110000 - Research services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Aug 2023 - 6 Aug 2027 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 CITY COUNCIL (COV)
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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