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Sunderland Advanced Mobility Shuttle Research and Development Project

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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21 Feb 2025 at 14:03

Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland City Council recently completed the Sunderland Advanced Mobility Shuttle Research and Development Project, which involves supplying an autonomous shuttle and providing related services. This project falls under the industry category of Buses and Coaches (CPV: 34121000) and is situated in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The tender stage has concluded, with the contract being awarded on 14th September 2024 and running until 13th February 2025. The total value of this contract is £305,415 GBP, and the procurement was conducted without prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for businesses specialising in autonomous vehicle technology and related services. Given that Sunderland City Council promotes inclusivity, both SMEs and VCSEs are suitable for such procurement processes. Businesses focusing on innovative transport solutions and sustainable urban mobility are well-positioned to compete in similar future projects, thereby expanding their market reach and demonstrating their capabilities in advancing autonomous vehicle technology.

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Notice Title

Sunderland Advanced Mobility Shuttle Research and Development Project

Notice Description

Supply of an autonomous shuttle and provision of related services to support the delivery of the Sunderland Advanced Mobility Shuttle Research and Development project.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-adeda4bc-4f0d-4392-aeba-a524b3299236
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcc9d482-03e9-4319-b26f-b23b46333b89
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34121000 - Buses and coaches

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£305,415 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£305,415 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
13 Sep 2024 - 13 Feb 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3AA
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OXA AUTONOMY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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