Research and Development of Track Forms for Coventry Very Light Rail by University of Warwick
Coventry City Council · Awarded contract
AwardedResearch and Development of Track Forms for Coventry Very Light Rail by University of Warwick
Awarded 01 Jan 2024
Awarded01 Jan 2024
Value£325,000.00
SupplierThe University of Warwick
AgencyCoventry City Council
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 1y 7mo ago1y 3mo term
Awarded 1 Jan 2024Expired 30 Mar 2025
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Coventry City Council awarded a contract to The University of Warwick for research and development work streams relating to the Coventry Very Light Rail (CVLR) track forms/slabs.
The contract was valued at £325,000 and was called off via the COV - Transport and Infrastructure Research & Development (R&D) Partner Framework (COV - 19668).
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Research and Development of Track Forms for Coventry Very Light Rail by University of Warwick
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