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title: "COV - Transport and Infrastructure Research & Development (R&D) Partner - AWARD"
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# COV - Transport and Infrastructure Research & Development (R&D) Partner - AWARD

Buyer: COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL (COV)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b0a7600d-1548-45d3-a0a2-2850fd429ca1

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## Summary

The Coventry City Council has awarded the contract for the 'COV - Transport and Infrastructure Research & Development (R&D) Partner'. The procurement process involved a Competitive Dialogue procedure under the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016. The Council seeks to appoint up to six research and development partners to support the development of sustainable transportation solutions. The contract period is from August 7, 2023, to August 6, 2027.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses involved in research and development services, consultancy, engineering, and design. Companies with expertise in modal shift technologies and sustainable transportation solutions would be well-suited to compete. The procurement method used was selective with a competitive dialogue approach, aiming to drive innovation in transport infrastructure in Coventry and attract inward investment.

## Notice

Coventry City Council ("the Council") has opted to run a Competitive Dialogue procedure under the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 and is seeking to appoint a framework of Research & Development (R&D) partners. The Council has been and will continue to develop the living and working environment within Coventry through a series of programmes that improve the transport infrastructure to attract inward investment and drive the transition from fossil fuel transport to sustainable transportation solutions. One key project in this drive for modal shift is the Coventry Very Light Rail (VLR) project. This project is to develop a VLR product that can be manufactured predominantly in the West Midlands that will drive modal shift within small to medium size urban environments, consistent with many cities within the UK where a standard tram system would not be economically feasible. This system will be a low capital cost for installation and will be environmentally clean at the point of use, which will have a positive impact on air quality, this modal shift is designed to reduce congestion, and as a result, open up the city for investment especially along the route. The approach that the Council has taken to achieve the ambition outlined above is one of innovation and development. This framework of R&D Partners is to develop relationships with organisations that can support all phases of product development from ideation through to market ready product. It is understood that any R&D Partner will need to be able to exercise a support framework of subcontractors and suppliers to achieve the service offering of the full technology development cycle. The Council seeks to appoint a framework of up to six (6) research and development partners to provide associated services .

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9717ac5a-190f-46e0-9fcc-e67e25eee188 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive dialog |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 6 Aug 2023 - 6 Aug 2027 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL (COV) |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | EGIS TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS; MOTT MACDONALD; MTC OPERATIONS; OVE ARUP & PARTNERS; RENDEL; THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 50220000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to railways and other equipment
- 71300000 - Engineering services
- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services
- 72240000 - Systems analysis and programming services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 25 Oct 2023 at 08:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9717ac5a-190f-46e0-9fcc-e67e25eee188

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9717ac5a-190f-46e0-9fcc-e67e25eee188
  25th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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