Award

COV - CVLR Live Environment Construction Testing (LECT) Operator

COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

24 Mar 2025 at 10:53

Tender

29 Jan 2025 at 13:26

Planning

13 Dec 2024 at 13:30

Summary of the contracting process

Coventry City Council has completed the procurement process for the Coventry Very Light Rail (CVLR) Live Environment Construction Testing (LECT) Operator. This project, falling under the ‘services’ industry category specifically focusing on railway transport services, is a significant undertaking designed to introduce an innovative low-cost urban light rail system into Coventry. The awarded contract, valued at £35,676, was signed on 19 March 2025, with RailAdventure UK Ltd, an SME based in Birmingham, being selected as the operator. This comprehensive testing phase is scheduled to take place from 19 May 2025 to 15 June 2025, covering various operational scenarios to ensure safety and efficacy. The primary goal of the CVLR project is to develop an integrated, affordable, and environmentally friendly transport system aimed at achieving zero carbon emissions through the use of renewable energy.

This tender presents numerous opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in transport services and rail operations, to grow and engage in innovative urban mobility projects. Companies with expertise in creating and managing Safety Management Systems (SMS), providing driver training, and handling large-scale transportation logistics are well-positioned to benefit. The project encourages significant contributions towards sustainable urban development, providing an excellent platform for businesses to demonstrate their capability in delivering high-quality, safe, and environmentally responsible transport solutions. The open procedure method used in the procurement process underscores the competitiveness and transparent nature of the contract, inviting businesses to showcase their innovative solutions and secure future collaborations with public sector organisations.

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Notice Title

COV - CVLR Live Environment Construction Testing (LECT) Operator

Notice Description

The Council are developing the innovative CVLR project. This seeks to introduce a low-cost urban light rail system into the heart of Coventry. The primary objective of the Coventry Very Light Rail Project is to create an affordable integrated transport system that comprises a lightweight low-cost vehicle and innovative trackform. The low cost means it can be implemented at scale, thereby driving significant mode shift to a low carbon mode, with an ambition to achieve zero carbon ultimately by using renewable energy to power the system. A full CVLR network is envisaged in the future but to allow this to be managed in a safe and effective manner, the first stage will be a CVLR Live Environment Construction Testing (LECT) route. CVLR LECT will be operational for a four (4) week period from Monday 19 May 2025 through Sunday 15 June 2025. The vehicle will be transferred to Coventry on Monday 19 May 2025. The awarded Operator will be required to perform some pre-work such as creation of Safety Management System ("SMS") and driver training. A vehicle operator is required to operate the CVLR vehicle through the period outlined above. A concept of operations (ConOps) has been developed and outlines how Coventry Very Light Rail (CVLR) Live Test Environment Construction Testing (LECT) is expected to be operated under normal, degraded and emergency scenarios.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council are developing the innovative CVLR project. This seeks to introduce a low-cost urban light rail system into the heart of Coventry. The primary objective of the Coventry Very Light Rail Project is to create an affordable integrated transport system that comprises a lightweight low-cost vehicle and innovative trackform. The low cost means it can be implemented at scale, thereby driving significant mode shift to a low carbon mode, with an ambition to achieve zero carbon ultimately by using renewable energy to power the system. A full CVLR network is envisaged in the future but to allow this to be managed in a safe and effective manner, the first stage will be a CVLR Live Environment Construction Testing (LECT) route. CVLR LECT will be operational for a four (4) week period from Monday 19 May 2025 through Sunday 15 June 2025. The vehicle will be transferred to Coventry on Monday 19 May 2025. The awarded Operator will be required to perform some pre-work such as creation of Safety Management System ("SMS") and driver training. A vehicle operator is required to operate the CVLR vehicle through the period outlined above. A concept of operations (ConOps) has been developed and outlines how Coventry Very Light Rail (CVLR) Live Test Environment Construction Testing (LECT) is expected to be operated under normal, degraded and emergency scenarios.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c7ed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010850-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60200000 - Railway transport services

60210000 - Public transport services by railways

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,676 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
20 Jan 2025Expired
Award Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Rob Amor
Contact Email
rob.amor@coventry.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2476971956

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
N/A
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
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RAILADVENTURE

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