Scope
Reference
TVCA-PROC-0505
Description
Tees Valley Combined Authority (the 'Contacting Authority'), part of the Tees Valley
Combined Authority Group, have awarded a contract for the provision of 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.
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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
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £890,000 excluding VAT
- £1,068,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
4 August 2025
Contract dates
- 4 August 2025 to 31 December 2026
- Possible extension to 31 December 2027
- 2 years, 4 months, 28 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
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
Contract value is below the relevant KPI threshold.
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
RICHMOND DESIGN & MARKETING LIMITED
- Companies House: 02793489
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHQL-3645-LNYQ
Unit 33 Bilton Industrial Estate
Coventry
CV3 1JL
United Kingdom
Email: dkeene@rdmgroup.co.uk
Website: http://www.aurrigo.com
Region: UKG33 - Coventry
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Tees Valley Combined Authority
- Companies House: 11747311
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDNG-8971-ZVCR
Teesside Airport Business Suite, Teesside International Airport
Darlington
DL2 1NJ
United Kingdom
Region: UKC13 - Darlington
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government