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Coventry Very Light Rail (VLR) Vehicle Project

UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK

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09 May 2022 at 17:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Coventry Very Light Rail (VLR) Vehicle Project is a completed procurement initiative led by the University of Warwick, situated in Coventry, UK. The project, which is categorised under transport equipment and auxiliary products, aimed to develop a zero tailpipe emissions prototype vehicle as part of an innovative low-carbon public transport system. The procurement process was limited, carried out without prior publication of a call for competition, with the contract valued at £285,000, signed on April 29, 2022.

This project presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in sustainable transport solutions, particularly those that specialise in transport equipment and related technologies. Companies focusing on eco-friendly innovations, manufacturing of rail vehicles, or low-carbon technology integration will find this sector particularly relevant. With the growing emphasis on reducing carbon emissions and enhancing public transport systems, businesses aligned with these advancements could greatly benefit from participating in similar projects.

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Notice Title

Coventry Very Light Rail (VLR) Vehicle Project

Notice Description

The Coventry VLR vehicle project will deliver a zero tailpipe emissions prototype vehicle as part of a larger research and development programme to develop a novel, low-cost, low-carbon rail-based public transport system for operation within the city of Coventry. The programme is a collaboration between WMG (University ofWarwick), Coventry City Council (CCC) and Transport for West Midlands (TfWM).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Coventry VLR vehicle project will deliver a zero tailpipe emissions prototype vehicle as part of a larger research and development programme to develop a novel, low-cost, low-carbon rail-based public transport system for operation within the city of Coventry. The programme is a collaboration between WMG (University of Warwick), Coventry City Council (CCC) and Transport for West Midlands (TfWM).

Procurement Information

The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any contract is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation. In line with 72 1 (b) for additional works, services or supplies by the original contractor that have become necessary and were not included in the initial procurement, where a change of contractor- (i)cannot be made for economic or technical reasons such as requirements of interchangeability or interoperability with existing equipment, services or installations procured under the initial procurement, or (ii)would cause significant inconvenience or substantial duplication of costs for the contracting authority, provided that any increase in price does not exceed 50% of the value of the original contract; The additional costs have come about due to Covid, the work completed were covered by the original contract but due to Covid restrictions the programme took longer to complete and effected some of the sub contractors so that capability had to be created by TDi to deliver some of the works directly. This force majeure event caused a cost overrun to achieve the original contracted deliverables

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0335c1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012068-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£285,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK
Contact Name
Carl Johnson
Contact Email
carl.johnson.1@warwick.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2476150984

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV4 7AL
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
TLG33 Coventry

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Wainbody
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TDI INNOVATIONS

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