Tender

GB-Middlesbrough: DIGITAL TRADE TESTBED (DTT) VRU DYNAMIC TARGET & PROPULSION SYSTEM - FULL KIT

TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY

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Tender

23 Apr 2026 at 09:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by Teesside University, located in Middlesbrough, for the "Digital Trade Testbed (DTT) VRU Dynamic Target & Propulsion System - Full Kit." This tender falls under the industry category of "Checking and testing apparatus" and pertains to the procurement of goods related to research and development services, and accessories for vehicles and their engines. The process is currently in the Tender stage with an open procurement method. Key dates include the publication date on 23 April 2026 and the tender period ending on 14 May 2026. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1 June 2026 and conclude on 1 July 2026, with delivery expected in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses involved in technologies related to Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAVs). The contract, valued at up to £500,000, requires a single purchase bundle that includes a dynamic target and propulsion system for testing, making it particularly suitable for businesses specialising in automotive testing equipment and vehicle component supply. Organisations classified as Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) are encouraged to participate, although Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) may find it less suitable due to the scale of procurement. Engaging in this procurement process could significantly enhance the business's market position and growth in the emerging field of digital trade testing technologies.

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Notice Title

GB-Middlesbrough: DIGITAL TRADE TESTBED (DTT) VRU DYNAMIC TARGET & PROPULSION SYSTEM - FULL KIT

Notice Description

The successful business will offer a single purchase bundle, providing a VRU (Vulnerable Road User) Dynamic target and propulsion system enabling repeatable ADAS/CAV testing at the DTT, (Digital Trade Testbed) at TIA (Teesside International Airport)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b1ffd986-ccb1-403b-9989-c0cdcd806359
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fee57d7-a6b9-44f4-8b92-6660bf77e1e1
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
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

34300000 - Parts and accessories for vehicles and their engines

38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
14 May 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 1 Jul 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 3BA
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

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