Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c4e-45ec-7262-9767-444c75b8b92c/coventry-very-light-rail-track-design-research-and-development-services awarded GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs # Coventry Very Light Rail Track Design, Research and Development Services [University of Warwick](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-warwick) Estimated value £450,000 to £706,000 Published 17 Jan 2019 Deadline Closed 15 Feb 2019 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The Coventry VLR (Very Light Rail) project is a major initiative to develop a novel, low-cost, low-carbon rail-based public transport system for operation within the city of Coventry. The programme is a collaboration between WMG (University of Warwick), Coventry City Council (CCC) and Transport for West Midlands (TfWM).The overall programme was conceived to deliver an affordable rail based public transport system, capable of on-and off-street running, which will use light-weight, zero emission self-propelled vehicles providing "turn up and go" service which it is hoped will encourage the general public to embrace modal change away from cars. The procurement process is to appoint a supplier to provide the core services of concept and detailed design for the track form, as well as component-level validation via component manufacture and testing. The supplier will need to deliver a detailed, tested and verified design specification for an innovative trackform, which needs to deliver a significant step-change reduction in light-rail installation costs. The objective is to identify novel structures that will enable the aggressive cost target per route kilometre to be achieved. Concept solutions will be developed via the detailed design and simulation and where appropriate through the construction and laboratory testing of key elements. The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: [in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick) Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via: [in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick) Additional information: This notice is linked to an OJEU contract notice - 2019/S 010-019067. The contract dates referenced in the Contract Finder notice are approximate. Please see the specification for further details. Deadline for expressions of interest is 23:59 on Friday 15th February 2019. Deadline for PQ submissions to be received on Intend is 12 noon, Wednesday 20th February 2019. Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via: [in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick) Read full description ## CPV classification Transport systems consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/14ec279b-d5d7-49f0-b166-150393955eea) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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