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COV - CVLR Pre-engineering Services - Vehicle Doors

COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL

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02 Jul 2026 at 15:44

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02 Jul 2026 at 15:41

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Summary of the contracting process

Coventry City Council has awarded a contract for the project titled "COV - CVLR Pre-engineering Services - Vehicle Doors," which falls under the services category with a focus on research and development. The project aims to explore the feasibility of using off-the-shelf door solutions for CVLR vehicles. This contract, valued at £20,000, has been awarded to Ventura Systems Limited, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Harrogate. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, falling below the competition threshold, and the award was finalised on 2 July 2026. The contract period is scheduled to start from 1 August 2026 and end by 30 April 2027, with delivery taking place in the UKG33 region.

This tender presents opportunities for SMEs focusing on engineering consultancy and development services, especially those specialising in research and development consultancy. Engaging in this project can position businesses within the sub-central governmental procurement landscape, enhancing their portfolio with projects tied to public transportation innovations. Companies that offer innovative automated systems or possess specialised knowledge in vehicle engineering would find opportunities for networking and expanding their technical prowess through collaborations with public sector bodies like Coventry City Council. This engagement underscores the importance of strategic partnerships in unlocking potential business growth within pivotal sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

COV - CVLR Pre-engineering Services - Vehicle Doors

Notice Description

Pre-engineering services to work with CVLR to establish whether doors can be utilised on CVLR vehicle. Objective is to identify a suitable off-the-shelf solution.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c2c6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062463-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73110000 - Research services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

VENTURA SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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