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

Buyer: QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b2be

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040549-2024 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT7 1NN |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN06 Belfast |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LEVEL FIVE SUPPLIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34114000 - Specialist vehicles
- 34144000 - Special-purpose motor vehicles
- 34144900 - Electric vehicles
- 34328200 - Vehicle conversion kits

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2024 at 10:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040549-2024
- 30 Oct 2024 at 18:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035246-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/queensuniversitybelfast/aspx/Home
- https://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/FinanceDirectorate/visitors/procurement/

## Provenance

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