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Non-driving related tasks when using a self-driving vehicle

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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15 Dec 2023 at 15:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport has awarded a contract titled "Non-driving related tasks when using a self-driving vehicle" with a value of £246,020 to 7th Sense Research UK ltd. The contract involves research services and has a tender end date of 17th November 2023. The contract period is from 1st December 2023 to 30th November 2024. This opportunity is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, providing a chance for businesses to contribute to understanding non-driving tasks in self-driving vehicles.

The Department for Transport's procurement process has reached the award stage. Businesses in the research services industry, particularly those focused on transportation and automotive innovation, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract is open and follows an open procedure above the threshold, offering a significant opportunity for growth and collaboration within the specified industry category and locations, including the United Kingdom and other specified jurisdictions.

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Notice Title

Non-driving related tasks when using a self-driving vehicle

Notice Description

5.1 This Authority requires a requires a simulator-based study to understand whether any non-driving related tasks could be permitted when a driver is using a user in charge self-driving vehicle.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-36ed6639-6398-4c68-9b99-105668c8b9c5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9db7f268-b62d-4a2f-974c-5a63bac49975
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£246,020 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£246,020 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2023 - 30 Nov 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

7TH SENSE RESEARCH

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