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title: "Operator of Autonomous Vehicle"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000682598"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP (HITRANS)"
published: "2022-08-18"
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# Operator of Autonomous Vehicle

Buyer: HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP (HITRANS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000682598

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG456647 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 21 Mar 2022 - 1 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | £120,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £119,928 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS TRANSPORT PARTNERSHIP (HITRANS) |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV3 5NQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness West |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands, TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STAGECOACH BUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 60100000 - Road transport services
- 60112000 - Public road transport services
- 60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

## Release History

- 18 Aug 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG456647
- 23 Feb 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB441515

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB441515&idx=2
  23rd February 2022 - Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB441515&idx=3
  23rd February 2022 - Conditions of Contract
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB441515&idx=4
  23rd February 2022 - Proposed Amendments Form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB441515&idx=5
  23rd February 2022 - ESPD
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB441515&idx=6
  23rd February 2022 - Technical Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB441515&idx=7
  23rd February 2022 - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB441515&idx=8
  23rd February 2022 - Form of Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB441515&idx=9
  23rd February 2022 - Schedule of Key Staff
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB441515&idx=10
  23rd February 2022 - Certificate of Bona Fide Tendering
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB441515&idx=11
  23rd February 2022 - Schedule of Non Disclosure Items
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB441515&idx=12
  23rd February 2022 - Appendix 1 - AV Route
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB441515&idx=1
  23rd February 2022 - Instructions and Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB441515
  Operator of Autonomous Vehicle - 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.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG456647
  Operator of Autonomous Vehicle - 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.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.hitrans.org.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000682598
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA12522

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