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title: "COV - CVLR Live Environment Construction Testing (LECT) Operator"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c7ed"
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buyer: "COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL"
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# COV - CVLR Live Environment Construction Testing (LECT) Operator

Buyer: COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c7ed

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## Summary

Coventry City Council has completed the procurement process for the Coventry Very Light Rail (CVLR) Live Environment Construction Testing (LECT) Operator. This project, falling under the ‘services’ industry category specifically focusing on railway transport services, is a significant undertaking designed to introduce an innovative low-cost urban light rail system into Coventry. The awarded contract, valued at £35,676, was signed on 19 March 2025, with RailAdventure UK Ltd, an SME based in Birmingham, being selected as the operator. This comprehensive testing phase is scheduled to take place from 19 May 2025 to 15 June 2025, covering various operational scenarios to ensure safety and efficacy. The primary goal of the CVLR project is to develop an integrated, affordable, and environmentally friendly transport system aimed at achieving zero carbon emissions through the use of renewable energy.

This tender presents numerous opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in transport services and rail operations, to grow and engage in innovative urban mobility projects. Companies with expertise in creating and managing Safety Management Systems (SMS), providing driver training, and handling large-scale transportation logistics are well-positioned to benefit. The project encourages significant contributions towards sustainable urban development, providing an excellent platform for businesses to demonstrate their capability in delivering high-quality, safe, and environmentally responsible transport solutions. The open procedure method used in the procurement process underscores the competitiveness and transparent nature of the contract, inviting businesses to showcase their innovative solutions and secure future collaborations with public sector organisations.

## Notice

The Council are developing the innovative CVLR project. This seeks to introduce a low-cost urban light rail system into the heart of Coventry. The primary objective of the Coventry Very Light Rail Project is to create an affordable integrated transport system that comprises a lightweight low-cost vehicle and innovative trackform. The low cost means it can be implemented at scale, thereby driving significant mode shift to a low carbon mode, with an ambition to achieve zero carbon ultimately by using renewable energy to power the system. A full CVLR network is envisaged in the future but to allow this to be managed in a safe and effective manner, the first stage will be a CVLR Live Environment Construction Testing (LECT) route. CVLR LECT will be operational for a four (4) week period from Monday 19 May 2025 through Sunday 15 June 2025. The vehicle will be transferred to Coventry on Monday 19 May 2025. The awarded Operator will be required to perform some pre-work such as creation of Safety Management System ("SMS") and driver training. A vehicle operator is required to operate the CVLR vehicle through the period outlined above. A concept of operations (ConOps) has been developed and outlines how Coventry Very Light Rail (CVLR) Live Test Environment Construction Testing (LECT) is expected to be operated under normal, degraded and emergency scenarios.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council are developing the innovative CVLR project. This seeks to introduce a low-cost urban light rail system into the heart of Coventry. The primary objective of the Coventry Very Light Rail Project is to create an affordable integrated transport system that comprises a lightweight low-cost vehicle and innovative trackform. The low cost means it can be implemented at scale, thereby driving significant mode shift to a low carbon mode, with an ambition to achieve zero carbon ultimately by using renewable energy to power the system. A full CVLR network is envisaged in the future but to allow this to be managed in a safe and effective manner, the first stage will be a CVLR Live Environment Construction Testing (LECT) route. CVLR LECT will be operational for a four (4) week period from Monday 19 May 2025 through Sunday 15 June 2025. The vehicle will be transferred to Coventry on Monday 19 May 2025. The awarded Operator will be required to perform some pre-work such as creation of Safety Management System ("SMS") and driver training. A vehicle operator is required to operate the CVLR vehicle through the period outlined above. A concept of operations (ConOps) has been developed and outlines how Coventry Very Light Rail (CVLR) Live Test Environment Construction Testing (LECT) is expected to be operated under normal, degraded and emergency scenarios.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010850-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £35,676 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | N/A |
| 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 | TLG33 Coventry |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RAILADVENTURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60200000 - Railway transport services
- 60210000 - Public transport services by railways

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2025 at 10:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010850-2025
- 29 Jan 2025 at 13:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002963-2025
- 13 Dec 2024 at 13:30 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040263-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.coventry.gov.uk
- http://www.csw-jets.co.uk

## Provenance

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