---
title: "COV - 24439 - CVLR prototype vehicle"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d7ea"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-31"
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# COV - 24439 - CVLR prototype vehicle

Buyer: COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d7ea

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## Summary

This public procurement process involves Coventry City Council as the buying organisation, seeking manufacturing services for an upgraded chassis for the CVLR prototype vehicle. The project is categorised under the services industry, specifically prototyping services, and is located in Coventry, United Kingdom. The procurement reached the award stage, with SL Transportation Ltd selected as the supplier. The contract was signed on 24th October 2025 and commenced on 26th October 2025, with an anticipated end date of 31st March 2027. The procurement method used was direct, below the threshold, without competition, indicating a specific choice of supplier, following legal regulations set forth in the UK's Public Procurement Guidelines 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in vehicle prototyping and manufacturing services, given the specific requirements set forth by Coventry City Council. Businesses involved in the automotive and engineering sectors, especially those focusing on innovative and custom vehicle solutions, could find this contract beneficial for growth and gaining experience in government contracts. The selection of SL Transportation Ltd highlights the importance of possessing specialised skills and a strong track record in delivering prototyping services for government-led initiatives.

## Notice

Manufacture of an upgraded chassis for the CVLR prototype vehicle

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070058-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £95,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | SL TRANSPORTATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72244000 - Prototyping services

## Release History

- 31 Oct 2025 at 12:08 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070058-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070058-2025
  31st October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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