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CVLR Vehicle

COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL

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Award

08 Dec 2025 at 11:35

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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08 Dec 2025 at 11:28

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Coventry City Council has completed the procurement process for the production of a Coventry Very Light Rail (CVLR) vehicle, intended for use in a live city environment as part of the City Centre Demonstrator scheduled for 2027. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically related to railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock. The contract, valued at £1,300,000 with a gross amount of £1,560,000, has been directly awarded to NP Aerospace Limited, located in the West Midlands, UKG33 region. This direct award process commenced on 8th December 2025, with the contract start slated for 18th December 2025 and running until 31st October 2026. The procurement was governed by the legal framework UKPGA 2023/54 and is notably above the threshold.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the production of rail vehicles and parts, particularly those capable of innovating in urban transportation environments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in rail vehicle manufacturing and assembly could find significant business growth potential here, as the project involves developing a prototype capable CVLR vehicle. The project not only supports economic development within the West Midlands but also offers SMEs the chance to enhance their portfolios through involvement in cutting-edge city transit solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CVLR Vehicle

Notice Description

Production of a Coventry Very Light Rail ("CVLR") vehicle capable of running in a live, city environment for the City Centre Demonstrator ("CCD") in 2027.

Procurement Information

Development of a new CVLR vehicle capable of running in a live, city environment for City Centre Demonstrator.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f08b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080518-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,300,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
18 Dec 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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 5RR
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

NP AEROSPACE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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