---
title: "Soft Market Engagement for The Derbyshire Rail Industry Innovation Vehicle (DRIIVe)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-040fad"
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buyer: "CHESTERFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2023-10-27"
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# Soft Market Engagement for The Derbyshire Rail Industry Innovation Vehicle (DRIIVe)

Buyer: CHESTERFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040fad

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## Summary

The Chesterfield Borough Council is inviting tenders for the Soft Market Engagement for The Derbyshire Rail Industry Innovation Vehicle (DRIIVe) project under the Staveley Town Deal. The project falls under the construction works category with a value of £4,000,000. The contract period ends on December 1, 2023, with electronic submissions required. The tender period closes on the same date, and the bid opening will take place in Chesterfield.

This procurement opportunity presents a chance for businesses in the construction industry, particularly those involved in railway-track construction materials and supplies, to engage with the transformational project in Staveley town. Companies interested in innovation, enterprise, inclusive growth, place-making, and health and wellbeing sectors are well-suited to compete in this open procedure tender. The buyer, Chesterfield Borough Council, aims to foster local economic development through this tender process.

## Notice

DRIIVe forms part of a wider package of projects being delivered under the Staveley Town Deal, which was awarded PS25.2m through the Government's Towns Fund. The Staveley project can be broken down into a number of themes which, when taken together, are anticipated to have a transformational impact on Staveley town centre. The Staveley Town Investment Plan (TIP) was prepared to support the Towns Fund bid and sets out the range of Town Deal funded projects, including DRIIVe. The TIP includes a vision for Staveley as a place to start, to stay and to grow, which is supported by thematic pillars of Business and Skills: be inspired to invest and work in Staveley, and Leisure and Living: in Staveley you will be happy, health and have fun. 4 objectives are set out to guide the TIP: Innovation and Enterprise, Inclusive Growth, Place, and Health and Wellbeing. Across these objectives are the two cross-cutting themes of Digital Connectivity and Clean Growth.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

DRIIVe forms part of a wider package of projects being delivered under the Staveley Town Deal, which was awarded PS25.2m through the Government's Towns Fund. The Staveley project can be broken down into a number of themes which, when taken together, are anticipated to have a transformational impact on Staveley town centre. The Staveley Town Investment Plan (TIP) was prepared to support the Towns Fund bid and sets out the range of Town Deal funded projects, including DRIIVe. The TIP includes a vision for Staveley as a place to start, to stay and to grow, which is supported by thematic pillars of Business and Skills: be inspired to invest and work in Staveley, and Leisure and Living: in Staveley you will be happy, health and have fun. 4 objectives are set out to guide the TIP: Innovation and Enterprise, Inclusive Growth, Place, and Health and Wellbeing. Across these objectives are the two cross-cutting themes of Digital Connectivity and Clean Growth.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031798-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHESTERFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHESTERFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S40 1LP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF12 East Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Chesterfield |
| Electoral ward | Spire |
| Westminster constituency | Chesterfield |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 34946000 - Railway-track construction materials and supplies
- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 27 Oct 2023 at 12:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031798-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=134c2426-c174-ee11-8124-005056b64545
- https://www.chesterfield.gov.uk

## Provenance

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