---
title: "CVLR Vehicle"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f08b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-12-08"
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# CVLR Vehicle

Buyer: COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f08b

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## Summary

Coventry City Council has completed the procurement process for the production of a Coventry Very Light Rail (CVLR) vehicle, intended for use in a live city environment as part of the City Centre Demonstrator scheduled for 2027. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically related to railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock. The contract, valued at £1,300,000 with a gross amount of £1,560,000, has been directly awarded to NP Aerospace Limited, located in the West Midlands, UKG33 region. This direct award process commenced on 8th December 2025, with the contract start slated for 18th December 2025 and running until 31st October 2026. The procurement was governed by the legal framework UKPGA 2023/54 and is notably above the threshold.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the production of rail vehicles and parts, particularly those capable of innovating in urban transportation environments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in rail vehicle manufacturing and assembly could find significant business growth potential here, as the project involves developing a prototype capable CVLR vehicle. The project not only supports economic development within the West Midlands but also offers SMEs the chance to enhance their portfolios through involvement in cutting-edge city transit solutions.

## Notice

Production of a Coventry Very Light Rail ("CVLR") vehicle capable of running in a live, city environment for the City Centre Demonstrator ("CCD") in 2027.

### Procurement Information

Development of a new CVLR vehicle capable of running in a live, city environment for City Centre Demonstrator.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080518-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,300,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 5RR |
| 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 | NP AEROSPACE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34600000 - Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2025 at 11:35 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080518-2025
- 8 Dec 2025 at 11:28 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080511-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080518-2025
  8th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080511-2025
  8th December 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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