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title: "Sunderland Advanced Mobility Shuttle Research and Development Project"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL"
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# Sunderland Advanced Mobility Shuttle Research and Development Project

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-adeda4bc-4f0d-4392-aeba-a524b3299236

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcc9d482-03e9-4319-b26f-b23b46333b89 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 13 Sep 2024 - 13 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £305,415 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £305,415 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR1 3AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OXA AUTONOMY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34121000 - Buses and coaches

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2025 at 14:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcc9d482-03e9-4319-b26f-b23b46333b89

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcc9d482-03e9-4319-b26f-b23b46333b89
  21st February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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