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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.
Page 2 to 7 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
| Supplier | Identifier | Award Value | Lots Won | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper & Williams Ltd | 01423157 | - | - | - |
| Granville Construction & Maintenance Ltd | 06535589 | - | - | - |
| R G Stones (Buildings) Ltd | 02896719 | - | - | - |
| RICHMOND DESIGN & MARKETING LIMITED | 02793489 | £890,000 | 1 lot Lot 1 | - |
This procurement was divided into 1 lots, each awarded separately. 4 bids were received in total.
| Lot | Value | Bids Received | Awarded To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 Jun 2025 – Dec 2026 | £900,000 £890,000 initial term | 4 | active |
Weightings from the notice.
Government spending data: These suppliers have received £106,696 in 4 payments (over £25k) from UKRI, West Mercia Police (2019-03-07 to 2023-05-16).
Changes the buyer published to this notice after it first appeared.
Tender documents published to ProContract 02/05/2025 (advert link included), submission deadline and contract start date updated.