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title: "VLR Mechanised Cart and Trailer"
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# VLR Mechanised Cart and Trailer

Buyer: DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-69eb22a4-496b-43ad-8790-8e24a0d0efdf

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## Summary

The Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is currently undertaking a tender process for the procurement of a Very Light Rail Mechanised Cart and Trailer, with a focus on innovations for rail transport. This project falls within the railway and tramway industry category and is located in Dudley, West Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender was published on 4th August 2022 and will be active until 23rd August 2022. The contract period is set to commence on 9th September 2022 and will run until 13th October 2022. The procurement method used is an open procedure, indicating a competitive bidding environment for this procurement.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in the manufacturing of railway maintenance vehicles or service vehicles, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide innovative solutions. Companies that specialise in delivering bespoke transport solutions or have expertise in the development of transport-related equipment would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract could lead to fruitful partnerships and potential future work within the burgeoning very light rail sector, leveraging the unique capabilities required for the project.

## Notice

The Very Light Rail National Innovation Centre located at Castle Hill, Dudley, comprises an Innovation Centre that includes a large Engineering Hall, various laboratories, meeting rooms and a Conference and Exhibition suite, complemented by a 2.0km test track (that runs through an 850m tunnel) for the testing of prototype vehicles and infrastructure solutions. A self-propelled 'personnel carrier' and compatible flatbed trailer is required, capable of carrying personnel along the railway test track. Additional information: Please raise any queries through the message function on Intend Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b12b50dd-7a3f-4c17-b15f-a36bb6583f1d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Sep 2022 - 13 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Dudley |
| Postcode | DY1 1HF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG36 Dudley |
| Local authority | Dudley |
| Electoral ward | St. James's |
| Westminster constituency | Dudley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34600000 - Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts
- 34621200 - Railway maintenance or service vehicles
- 34622000 - Railway and tramway passenger coaches, and trolleybuses

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2022 at 12:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b12b50dd-7a3f-4c17-b15f-a36bb6583f1d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b12b50dd-7a3f-4c17-b15f-a36bb6583f1d
  4th August 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/blackcountryportal/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dudley.gov.uk

## Provenance

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