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Summary

OCID:
Published by:: Coventry City Council
Authority ID:: AA20524
Publication date:: 29 October 2019
Deadline date:: -
Notice type:: Prior Information Notice
Has documents:: No
Has SPD:: No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:: N/A

Abstract

The Project aims to bring together the latest innovations in the automotive sector and apply them to the light rail sector to create an affordable 'Very Light Rail' system (‘VLR’). The hope is that VLR is capable of being deployed in Coventry and across the wider region. To date CCC has committed a significant degree of funding and resource into the R&D phase of the Project including procuring the development of a demonstrator vehicle and a provider to carry out track design. CCC now wishes to build on this investment and progress to implement the Project.

To achieve this, CCC envisages establishing a JVCo with a PSP. The JVCo will take responsibility for driving the Project forward including:

(a) completing all outstanding R&D activities;

b) devising the business case for the first route in the Coventry region;

(d) completing the design, construction and operation of the first route of the Project. CCC envisages providing the JVCo with:

(a) the outputs of the R&D activities completed to date;

(b) IP rights in relation to the intellectual property owned by the Council in connection with the Project; and

(c) an agreed proportion of funding to carry out the JV activities (with the terms and structure of such funding being agreed as part of the procurement process). CCC also envisages providing the JVCo with the exclusive right to operate the VLR system in Coventry and will work with the PSP to expand the business of the JVCo to other regions of the UK.

It is envisaged that the PSP will provide resources, funding and expertise to the JVCo in order to successfully carry out the activities set out above. The exact detail of the PSP's contributions will be established during the procurement process. CCC anticipates commencing a formal competitive dialogue process (under the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016) in December 2019. Prior to commencing the process, CCC is keen to engage with the market via a soft market testing exercise to discuss this exciting opportunity and, in particular, to take soundings on the structure of the JVCo; relevant contributions by each party; timing for incorporation of the JVCo; interplay with the various phases of the Project and terms for the overarching and operating commercial model.

CCC encourages potential bidders to attend the bidders' conference on 14.11.2019 to provide open and constructive comments about the Project and thoughts on how best to draw in private sector expertise. Should any potential bidders be minded to collaborate with other private sector partners (whether in the capacity of investors and/or key sub-contractors/supply chain) then CCC would encourage a combined level of representation at the conference. CCC asks that senior members of each organisation are available at the bidder's conference to enable informed and constructive conversations to take place. CCC will have available senior Directors to respond accordingly.

The feedback and comments from the bidder's conference will be recorded and shared with the internal CCC Project leadership team. The information will be used to inform whether the proposed JVCo is the most appropriate means to capture PSP added value and, if so, what is the optimal timing for its incorporation. Whilst respecting the commercial confidentiality of any discussions had with the potential PSP bidders, CCC will share with the market the general conclusions drawn from this engagement process and what decisions the process has influenced.

The webinar will be held on 4 November at 10. a.m. Please register via https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/597358110511

The bidders' conference will be held on 14.11.2019 at Pinsent Masons LLP, 55 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3 2FG and interested parties are invited to register their interest and book their meeting slot via the following

Full notice text

Periodic indicative notice – utilities

This notice is a periodic indicative notice only

Section I: Contracting entity

I.1) Name and addresses

Coventry City Council

Earl Street

Coventry

CV1 2GN

Contact person: Rob Amor

E-mail: procurement.services@coventry.gov.uk

NUTS: UKG33

Internet address(es)

Main address: www.coventry.gov.uk

Address of the buyer profile: www.csw-jets.co.uk

I.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address

I.6) Main activity

Urban railway, tramway, trolleybus or bus services

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Coventry City Council Joint Venture — Very Light Rail

Reference number: COV-8346

II.1.2) Main CPV code

34622000

II.1.3) Type of contract

Works

II.1.4) Short description

Coventry City Council (‘CCC’) is seeking a private sector partner (‘PSP’) with whom to establish a joint venture (‘JVCo’) for the delivery of a very light rail programme, comprising a state of the art vehicle and innovative track system in Coventry (the ‘Project’). The purpose of the JVCo is to:

(a) take ownership of the Project;

(b) develop the business case;

(d) secure all planning and statutory consents;

(e) fund and execute the Project through to completion of the route(s).

The Project is expected to generate significant commercial opportunity nationwide and globally (via product purchase or licence arrangements). CCC is planning to host a bidders' conference on 14.11.2019 for the purpose of information gathering and engaging with potential PSPs around this exciting opportunity. Information from the conference will be used to inform what delivery structure is most likely to add value to the Project.

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

II.2) Description

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

34622200

34622400

34630000

34632000

34632200

34632300

34000000

34600000

34610000

34622100

34622300

34631000

34632100

34640000

34900000

34940000

34941000

34942000

34943000

34945000

34946000

34990000

45000000

45100000

45200000

45214620

45220000

45223000

45223200

45234000

45234100

45234110

45234111

45234115

45234120

45234121

45234126

45234127

45234128

45234129

60000000

60100000

60200000

60210000

71300000

71310000

71320000

71330000

71400000

71500000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKG3

Main site or place of performance:

West Midlands.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

To achieve this, CCC envisages establishing a JVCo with a PSP. The JVCo will take responsibility for driving the Project forward including:

(a) completing all outstanding R&D activities;

b) devising the business case for the first route in the Coventry region;

(d) completing the design, construction and operation of the first route of the Project. CCC envisages providing the JVCo with:

(a) the outputs of the R&D activities completed to date;

(b) IP rights in relation to the intellectual property owned by the Council in connection with the Project; and

The webinar will be held on 4 November at 10. a.m. Please register via https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/597358110511

II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

31/12/2019

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3) Additional information

The VLR programme is a research and development Project, using the latest automotive expertise to deliver an innovative and affordable light rail system. VLR will use a state of the art rail system which will be cheaper, quieter and more environmentally friendly than anything currently available. The vehicles will be self propelled and battery operated using rapid charging solution, which will mean they will not require overhead cables, and will have the capability to operate autonomously without a driver.

A briefing document has been prepared by CCC which sets out further information about the nature of the VLR programme. To obtain the briefing document, and to register your interest in the Project, please contact Rob Amor (see contact details in Section I of this notice).

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

25/10/2019

Coding

Commodity categories

ID	Title	Parent category
34640000	Automotive elements	Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts
45234111	City railway construction work	Construction work for railways and cable transport systems
45000000	Construction work	Construction and Real Estate
45234000	Construction work for railways and cable transport systems	Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork
71500000	Construction-related services	Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
71310000	Consultative engineering and construction services	Engineering services
34990000	Control, safety, signalling and light equipment	Miscellaneous transport equipment and spare parts
34632300	Electrical installations for railways	Railways traffic-control equipment
34632200	Electrical signalling equipment for railways	Railways traffic-control equipment
71320000	Engineering design services	Engineering services
71300000	Engineering services	Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
45220000	Engineering works and construction works	Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
45234110	Intercity railway works	Construction work for railways and cable transport systems
34632100	Mechanical signalling	Railways traffic-control equipment
71330000	Miscellaneous engineering services	Engineering services
34900000	Miscellaneous transport equipment and spare parts	Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
34631000	Parts of locomotives or rolling stock	Parts of railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; railways traffic-control equipment
34630000	Parts of railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; railways traffic-control equipment	Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts
60210000	Public transport services by railways	Railway transport services
34610000	Rail locomotives and tenders	Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts
34941000	Rails and accessories	Railway equipment
34600000	Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts	Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
34622000	Railway and tramway passenger coaches, and trolleybuses	Rolling stock
34622400	Railway carriages	Railway and tramway passenger coaches, and trolleybuses
45234100	Railway construction works	Construction work for railways and cable transport systems
34940000	Railway equipment	Miscellaneous transport equipment and spare parts
34622200	Railway passenger coaches	Railway and tramway passenger coaches, and trolleybuses
45234115	Railway signalling works	Construction work for railways and cable transport systems
60200000	Railway transport services	Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
34632000	Railways traffic-control equipment	Parts of railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; railways traffic-control equipment
34946000	Railway-track construction materials and supplies	Railway equipment
45214620	Research and testing facilities construction work	Construction work for buildings relating to education and research
60100000	Road transport services	Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
34942000	Signalling equipment	Railway equipment
45100000	Site preparation work	Construction work
45223200	Structural works	Structures construction work
45223000	Structures construction work	Engineering works and construction works
34945000	Track-alignment machinery	Railway equipment
34943000	Train-monitoring system	Railway equipment
45234126	Tramline construction works	Construction work for railways and cable transport systems
45234127	Tramway depot construction work	Construction work for railways and cable transport systems
34622100	Tramway passenger coaches	Railway and tramway passenger coaches, and trolleybuses
45234128	Tramway platforms construction work	Construction work for railways and cable transport systems
45234121	Tramway works	Construction work for railways and cable transport systems
34000000	Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation	Transport and Related Services
60000000	Transport services (excl. Waste transport)	Transport and Related Services
34622300	Trolleybuses	Railway and tramway passenger coaches, and trolleybuses
71400000	Urban planning and landscape architectural services	Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
45234129	Urban railway track construction works	Construction work for railways and cable transport systems
45234120	Urban railway works	Construction work for railways and cable transport systems
45200000	Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work	Construction work

Delivery locations

ID	Description
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Main contact:: procurement.services@coventry.gov.uk
Admin contact:: N/a
Technical contact:: N/a
Other contact:: N/a

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