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QUB/2637/24 Contract for the Supply and Delivery of an Experimental Self-Driving (Autonomous Vehicle) Research Platform

QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST

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Award

17 Dec 2024 at 10:13

Tender

30 Oct 2024 at 18:56

Summary of the contracting process

Queen's University Belfast is undertaking a procurement process for the contract titled "QUB/2637/24 Contract for the Supply and Delivery of an Experimental Self-Driving (Autonomous Vehicle) Research Platform." This initiative falls under the specialist vehicles category within the goods sector and is located in the Belfast region (UKN06). The tender, currently in the award stage, aims to advance research into connected autonomous vehicle (CAV) technologies, offering flexibility in testing various sensing and computing units. Key dates include the bid opening on 29 November 2024 and the contract being signed on 16 December 2024. The procurement method followed was an open procedure under the legal basis of CELEX 32014L0024.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the development and supply of autonomous and specialised vehicles, particularly those equipped to deliver high-tech research platforms suitable for academia. Companies dedicated to producing electric vehicles, vehicle conversion kits, or specialised motor vehicles would find this contract conducive to business growth. With a contract value of £1,000,000 awarded to Level Five Supplies, an organisation with expertise in this field, businesses with similar capabilities can leverage such opportunities to enhance their market presence and contribute to advancements in autonomous vehicle research and development.

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Notice Title

QUB/2637/24 Contract for the Supply and Delivery of an Experimental Self-Driving (Autonomous Vehicle) Research Platform

Notice Description

Queen's University Belfast aims to purchase an autonomous vehicle platform to support research, development, and testing of connected autonomous vehicle (CAV) technologies and services. This platform is required to allow flexibility and interchangeability of its sensing and computing units to enable Queen's researchers to test those manufactured by various vendors.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Queen's University Belfast aims to purchase an autonomous vehicle platform to support research, development, and testing of connected autonomous vehicle (CAV) technologies and services. This platform is required to allow flexibility and interchangeability of its sensing and computing units to enable Queen's researchers to test those manufactured by various vendors.

Renewal: 24-month warranty, maintenance, and the purchase of any associated consumable or ancillary items included for up to a further 36 months or until the end of useful life of the equipment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b2be
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040549-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34114000 - Specialist vehicles

34144000 - Special-purpose motor vehicles

34144900 - Electric vehicles

34328200 - Vehicle conversion kits

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
gerard.fegan@qub.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2890971436

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT7 1NN
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN06 Belfast

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEVEL FIVE SUPPLIES

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