Scope
Reference
COV-24748
Description
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.
Contract 1. COV - CVLR Vehicle
Supplier
Contract value
- £1,300,000 excluding VAT
- £1,560,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
17 December 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 18 December 2025 to 31 October 2026
- 10 months, 14 days
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 34600000 - Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts
Contract locations
- UKG33 - Coventry
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Prototypes and development
Development of a new CVLR vehicle capable of running in a live, city environment for City Centre Demonstrator.
Supplier
NP AEROSPACE LIMITED
- Companies House: 03472480
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLXY-6544-YPZX
473 Foleshill Road
West Midlands
CV6 5AQ
United Kingdom
Email: kiranpreet.mastana@npaerospace.com
Website: https://npaerospace.com/
Region: UKG33 - Coventry
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. COV - CVLR Vehicle
Contracting authority
Coventry City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMJC-6861-XJPP
Council House, Earl Street
Coventry
CV1 5RR
United Kingdom
Region: UKG33 - Coventry
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government