---
title: "COV - CVLR Pre-engineering Services - Vehicle Doors"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c2c6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-02"
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# COV - CVLR Pre-engineering Services - Vehicle Doors

Buyer: COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c2c6

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## Summary

Coventry City Council has awarded a contract for the project titled "COV - CVLR Pre-engineering Services - Vehicle Doors," which falls under the services category with a focus on research and development. The project aims to explore the feasibility of using off-the-shelf door solutions for CVLR vehicles. This contract, valued at £20,000, has been awarded to Ventura Systems Limited, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Harrogate. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, falling below the competition threshold, and the award was finalised on 2 July 2026. The contract period is scheduled to start from 1 August 2026 and end by 30 April 2027, with delivery taking place in the UKG33 region.

This tender presents opportunities for SMEs focusing on engineering consultancy and development services, especially those specialising in research and development consultancy. Engaging in this project can position businesses within the sub-central governmental procurement landscape, enhancing their portfolio with projects tied to public transportation innovations. Companies that offer innovative automated systems or possess specialised knowledge in vehicle engineering would find opportunities for networking and expanding their technical prowess through collaborations with public sector bodies like Coventry City Council. This engagement underscores the importance of strategic partnerships in unlocking potential business growth within pivotal sectors.

## Notice

Pre-engineering services to work with CVLR to establish whether doors can be utilised on CVLR vehicle. Objective is to identify a suitable off-the-shelf solution.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062463-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 | VENTURA SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 Jul 2026 at 15:44 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062463-2026
- 2 Jul 2026 at 15:41 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062460-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062463-2026
  2nd July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062460-2026
  2nd July 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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