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title: "COV - CVLR Trackform R&D"
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published: "2024-08-16"
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# COV - CVLR Trackform R&D

Buyer: COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4bc40e03-83ef-4c4d-a3f9-002d5fc52a4a

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## Summary

Coventry City Council has awarded a contract titled "COV - CVLR Trackform R&D," focusing on research and development work streams related to the Coventry Very Light Rail (CVLR) track forms/slabs. The procurement falls under the industry category of research and development services and consultancy. The contract was tendered via a call-off from an existing framework agreement (COV - Transport and Infrastructure Research & Development (R&D) Partner Framework – COV-19668) using a selective procurement method. The procurement stage is complete with the award status being active as of 30th July 2024. Key dates include the tender end date of 15th December 2023 and the contract period spanning from 1st January 2024 to 31st March 2025. The delivery location is specified with a postal code of CV1 5RR in Coventry, England.

This tender presents a noteworthy opportunity for businesses involved in research and development within the transport and infrastructure sectors. Specifically, SMEs and VCSEs (voluntary, community, and social enterprises) could find this contract particularly beneficial given the suitability criteria that favour these types of organisations. The University of Warwick, a large-scale supplier, has been awarded this contract, underscoring the potential scale and scope of the work involved, making it ideal for businesses capable of supporting large-scale research initiatives and collaborations.

## Notice

Research and development work streams relating to the Coventry Very Light Rail (CVLR) track forms/slabs. Call off via COV - Transport and Infrastructure Research & Development (R&D) Partner Framework (COV - 19668).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a6ac126-df52-44c5-89ae-5ec56dff311f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £325,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 5RR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Aug 2024 at 08:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a6ac126-df52-44c5-89ae-5ec56dff311f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a6ac126-df52-44c5-89ae-5ec56dff311f
  16th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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