Award

Operator of Autonomous Vehicle

HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP (HITRANS)

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Award

18 Aug 2022 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

23 Feb 2022 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Highlands and Islands Transport Partnership (HITRANS) has completed an award process for the tender titled "Operator of Autonomous Vehicle." The procurement stage was an open procedure. The procurement aimed to find a single supplier to operate an autonomous shuttle in Inverness, with a contract value of GBP 119,928.00. The tender process involved key dates, with the contract being signed on 21st March 2022. HITRANS, based in Inverness, operating in the Transport industry category, required the selected supplier to handle the day-to-day running of the service and collaborate with AV supplier NAVYA.

This tender provides business growth opportunities suitable for companies interested in service delivery within the transport sector. Businesses experienced in autonomous vehicle operations, shuttle services, and transportation technology would be well-suited to compete. The contract, awarded to Stagecoach Bus, offers a chance for a supplier to establish a presence in the autonomous vehicle market. With a focus on services procurement, the competition involved electronic bidding with specific submission terms. HITRANS has created an opportunity for companies to engage in innovative transport solutions and contribute to the advancement of autonomous vehicle technology within the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Operator of Autonomous Vehicle

Notice Description

HITRANS is looking for a single supplier to operate an autonomous shuttle in Inverness. The objective is to select and contract a company to take on the day-to-day running of the service, work with AV supplier NAVYA on training and provide drivers.

Lot Information

Lot 1

HITRANS is looking for a single supplier to operate an autonomous shuttle in Inverness. The objective is to select and contract a company to take on the day-to-day running of the service, work with AV supplier NAVYA on training and provide drivers. More detail can be found in the attached ITT documents.

Renewal: The contract could be extended depending on potential future project extensions, up to a maximum of 3 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000682598
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG456647
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

60100000 - Road transport services

60112000 - Public road transport services

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£119,928 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
21 Mar 2022 - 1 Feb 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP (HITRANS)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
info@hitrans.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1463719002

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5NQ
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands, TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STAGECOACH BUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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