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COV - CVLR Pedestrian Protection Model

COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL

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19 May 2026 at 12:26

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19 May 2026 at 12:17

Summary of the contracting process

Coventry City Council has successfully concluded the procurement process for the "COV - CVLR Pedestrian Protection Model," focusing on developing technical services for pedestrian protection in the Very Light Rail prototype vehicle design. The buying organisation, Coventry City Council, is located in Coventry, United Kingdom (region UKG33) and operates as a sub-central public authority. This process was conducted using a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition and has reached the award stage with the contract being active as of 19th May 2026. The awarded contract, valued at £43,500 gross, will commence on 29th May 2026 and conclude on 31st August 2026. The primary procurement category is services, specifically in research and development consultancy.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, especially for SMEs in the research and experimental development sector. The awarded supplier, CU Services Ltd, also based in Coventry, exemplifies the type of business well-suited for this procurement. Companies with capabilities in research services, particularly those developing innovative solutions in transport safety and vehicle design, stand to benefit. Engaging in such government contracts can enhance a company’s portfolio, strengthen ties with public authorities, and stimulate growth through high-profile projects.

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Notice Title

COV - CVLR Pedestrian Protection Model

Notice Description

The provision of technical services to model pedestrian protection within the Very Light Rail (VLR) protype vehicle design.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069bd3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045725-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73110000 - Research services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,250 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
28 May 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

CU SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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