Scope
Reference
TVCA-PROC-0505t
Description
Tees Valley Combined Authority seeks a supplier to provide a Connected and Autonomous Vehicle (CAV) baggage cargo Tug, and a CAV airside passenger Shuttle with the following requirements:
a. Vehicle development
o CAV Tug (one of) comprising vehicle and integrated hardware to operate autonomously.
o Associated CAV software required for the CAV Tug to operate autonomously.
o CAV Shuttle (one of) comprising vehicle and integrated hardware to operate autonomously.
o Associated CAV software required for the CAV Shuttle to operate autonomously.
o Operational control and fleet management software required to task, control and monitor the CAV Tug and CAV Shuttle.
o Hardware necessary to operate the operational control and fleet management software.
o Vehicle access at a showcasing event in Teesside in Summer 2025 (date TBC)
o Acceptance test plan for both CAV types.
o Vehicle testing and acceptance support
b. Commissioning & assurance
o Commissioning and operational assurance
o Handover
o Training for operators and maintainers for both CAV types.
o Maintenance manuals, support and guidance.
c. Ongoing operational support
o Spares package
o Maintenance package and warranty
o Software licencing
Total value (estimated)
- £900,000 excluding VAT
- £1,080,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 9 June 2025 to 31 December 2026
- Possible extension to 31 December 2027
- 2 years, 6 months, 22 days
Description of possible extension:
Twelve (12) month option to extend
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 34114000 - Specialist vehicles
Contract locations
- UKC1 - Tees Valley and Durham
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
9 May 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
21 May 2025, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Please see tender documents for further detail. These will be published on the ProContract e-tendering portal week commencing 21st April 2025.
https://procontract.due-north.com
You will need to register as a supplier to gain access to the tender documentation. Registration is free.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
28 May 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality/Technical | Quality | 65% |
| Social Value | Quality | 20% |
| Price | Price | 15% |
Other information
Description of risks to contract performance
Please refer to tender documents.
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Tees Valley Combined Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDNG-8971-ZVCR
Teesside Airport Business Suite, Teesside International Airport
Darlington
DL2 1NJ
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@teesvalley-ca.gov.uk
Website: https://teesvalley-ca.gov.uk/
Region: UKC13 - Darlington
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government