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title: "COV - Coventry City Council Joint Venture - Very Light Rail"
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# COV - Coventry City Council Joint Venture - Very Light Rail

Buyer: COVENTRY - SOLIHULL - WARWICKSHIRE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-88b0b071-b0a2-46fb-ab43-76b85c925e61

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## Summary

The Coventry City Council (CCC) is currently looking for a private sector partner to establish a joint venture for the delivery of a very light rail programme in Coventry. The tender, titled "COV - Coventry City Council Joint Venture - Very Light Rail," is classified under the industry category of Railway and tramway passenger coaches, and the procurement method is selective with a competitive dialogue process above the threshold. The tender period concludes on 13th November 2019, and the project is expected to commence on 1st January 2021, continuing through to December 2024. The delivery address for submissions is located in Coventry, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a notable opportunity for businesses involved in rail transport services, engineering works, and construction related to railway systems. Companies that specialise in innovative transport solutions, research and development, or related construction work would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The project's potential for generating significant commercial opportunities both nationwide and globally could present a unique avenue for business growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking to establish themselves in the transport sector.

## Notice

Coventry City Council ('CCC') is seeking a private sector partner ('PSP') with whom to establish a joint venture ('JVCo') for the delivery of a very light rail programme, comprising a state of the art vehicle and innovative track system in Coventry (the 'Project'). The purpose of the JVCo is to: (a) take ownership of the Project; (b) develop the business case; (c) engage in the research and development activities required to implement the Project; (d) secure all planning and statutory consents; and (e) fund and execute the Project through to completion of the route(s). The Project is expected to generate significant commercial opportunity nationwide and globally (via product purchase or licence arrangements). CCC is planning to host a bidders' conference for the purpose of information gathering and engaging with potential PSPs around this exciting opportunity. The information from the conference will be used to inform what delivery structure is most likely to add value to the Project. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fda9437-189d-45de-bc26-aa401778ffda |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive dialogue (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| 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 | COVENTRY - SOLIHULL - WARWICKSHIRE |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 2GN |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 45 - Construction work
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 34600000 - Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts
- 34610000 - Rail locomotives and tenders
- 34622000 - Railway and tramway passenger coaches, and trolleybuses
- 34622100 - Tramway passenger coaches
- 34622200 - Railway passenger coaches
- 34622300 - Trolleybuses
- 34622400 - Railway carriages
- 34630000 - Parts of railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; railways traffic-control equipment
- 34631000 - Parts of locomotives or rolling stock
- 34632000 - Railways traffic-control equipment
- 34632100 - Mechanical signalling
- 34632200 - Electrical signalling equipment for railways
- 34632300 - Electrical installations for railways
- 34640000 - Automotive elements
- 34900000 - Miscellaneous transport equipment and spare parts
- 34940000 - Railway equipment
- 34941000 - Rails and accessories
- 34942000 - Signalling equipment
- 34943000 - Train-monitoring system
- 34945000 - Track-alignment machinery
- 34946000 - Railway-track construction materials and supplies
- 34990000 - Control, safety, signalling and light equipment
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45100000 - Site preparation work
- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
- 45214620 - Research and testing facilities construction work
- 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works
- 45223000 - Structures construction work
- 45223200 - Structural works
- 45234000 - Construction work for railways and cable transport systems
- 45234100 - Railway construction works
- 45234110 - Intercity railway works
- 45234111 - City railway construction work
- 45234115 - Railway signalling works
- 45234120 - Urban railway works
- 45234121 - Tramway works
- 45234126 - Tramline construction works
- 45234127 - Tramway depot construction work
- 45234128 - Tramway platforms construction work
- 45234129 - Urban railway track construction works
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 60200000 - Railway transport services
- 60210000 - Public transport services by railways
- 71300000 - Engineering services
- 71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 71330000 - Miscellaneous engineering services
- 71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services
- 71500000 - Construction-related services

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2019 at 00:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fda9437-189d-45de-bc26-aa401778ffda

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5fda9437-189d-45de-bc26-aa401778ffda
  29th October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/csw-jets/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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