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COV - 24439 - CVLR prototype vehicle

COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL

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31 Oct 2025 at 12:08

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process involves Coventry City Council as the buying organisation, seeking manufacturing services for an upgraded chassis for the CVLR prototype vehicle. The project is categorised under the services industry, specifically prototyping services, and is located in Coventry, United Kingdom. The procurement reached the award stage, with SL Transportation Ltd selected as the supplier. The contract was signed on 24th October 2025 and commenced on 26th October 2025, with an anticipated end date of 31st March 2027. The procurement method used was direct, below the threshold, without competition, indicating a specific choice of supplier, following legal regulations set forth in the UK's Public Procurement Guidelines 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in vehicle prototyping and manufacturing services, given the specific requirements set forth by Coventry City Council. Businesses involved in the automotive and engineering sectors, especially those focusing on innovative and custom vehicle solutions, could find this contract beneficial for growth and gaining experience in government contracts. The selection of SL Transportation Ltd highlights the importance of possessing specialised skills and a strong track record in delivering prototyping services for government-led initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

COV - 24439 - CVLR prototype vehicle

Notice Description

Manufacture of an upgraded chassis for the CVLR prototype vehicle

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d7ea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070058-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72244000 - Prototyping services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£95,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 20253 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementcontracts@coventry.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SL TRANSPORTATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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