TD1118-Provision of Professional Services in relation to the Low Carbon Transport Technology Centre Pilot Project

Descriptions

Derby City Council commissioned a scoping study for the Low Carbon Transport Technology Centre concept in2014 with a final report produced in June 2015. The Low Carbon Transport Technology Centre (LCTTC) concept can be described as: ‘An engineering centre focused on bringing together OEMs, the supply chain and university expertise to engage in applied R&D, testing and training. The focus of the Centre will be on the deployment of electric, fuel cell and hybrid power-train and smart system integration in vehicle applications for the bus, rail, commercial, off-highway, military and marine markets’. We require professional services support to help progress the LCTTC from the initial concept feasibility stage into a pilot delivery phase. Please note, suppliers wishing to express interest and obtain the documentation, must do so by 15:00 on 17 August 2016. It is recommended that you express interest and obtain the documentation well before this time to allow sufficient time to prepare and submit a comprehensive response. The deadline for returns is 14:00 on 18 August 2016. Select the ‘apply online’ link in the bottom right hand corner of this notice, this will transfer you to the Councils e-tendering system https://www.eastmidstenders.org where you can express interest and obtain the documents, (please note we will only accept expressions of interest through the e-tendering system,.