Tender

Provision of an Autonomous Vehicle

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Tender

04 Jan 2018 at 17:03

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority is seeking tenders for the provision of an Autonomous Vehicle, with the tender titled "Provision of an Autonomous Vehicle". This opportunity falls under the transport services sector and is based in Abingdon, England, at the Culham Science Centre. The procurement is currently in the active tender stage, with submissions due by 7th February 2018. The selected contractor will start their contract on 1st March 2018, with completion anticipated by 31st August 2021. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, aimed at suppliers capable of meeting the outlined requirements.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in autonomous vehicle technology and related services. Companies engaged in developing, testing, or providing components and systems for connected and autonomous vehicles would be particularly well-suited to compete. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is designed to foster innovation and support diverse supplier capabilities within this evolving industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of an Autonomous Vehicle

Notice Description

The UK Atomic Energy Authority is a Non-Departmental Public Body carrying out research into the potential of nuclear fusion as a future source of energy and manages the UK & European Fusion Programme through its research arm Culham Centre for Fusion Energy (CCFE) in Oxfordshire. The RACE business unit of UKAEA operates as part of the UK network of test sites for connected and autonomous vehicles (driverless cars). RACE is based at the Culham Science Centre, a 200-acre fenced site, with an extensive road network and several thousand users and this is where we host trials of vehicles, components and relevant infrastructure. We would now like to extend our testing capability through providing access to a working platform that can be used for various AV studies, including acceptance, human factors, use case development etc. We also want to be able to explore how autonomous vehicles might be used as part of a Mobility as a Service (MaaS) approach. Tenderers should be aware that the UK Atomic Energy Authority will not proceed with awarding contract unless the tenderer meets the full scope of the requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/576ea3b7-4d2d-4d5d-8b56-9507ff26f971
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2018 - 31 Aug 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Anthony Stratton
Contact Email
anthony.stratton@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
01235 466252

Buyer Location

Locality
ABINGDON
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Further Information

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