TVCA-PROC-0505 Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAV) with operating software, commissioning and pilot support

Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority seeks a supplier to provide a Connected and Autonomous Vehicle (CAV) baggage cargo Tug, and a CAV airside passenger Shuttle with the following requirements:
a.	Vehicle development
o	CAV Tug (one of) comprising vehicle and integrated hardware to operate autonomously.
o	Associated CAV software required for the CAV Tug to operate autonomously.
o	CAV Shuttle (one of) comprising vehicle and integrated hardware to operate autonomously.
o	Associated CAV software required for the CAV Shuttle to operate autonomously.
o	Operational control and fleet management software required to task, control and monitor the CAV Tug and CAV Shuttle.
o	Hardware necessary to operate the operational control and fleet management software.
o	Vehicle access at a showcasing event in Teesside in Summer 2025 (date TBC)
o	Acceptance test plan for both CAV types.
o	Vehicle testing and acceptance support
b.	Commissioning & assurance
o	Commissioning and operational assurance
o	Handover
o	Training for operators and maintainers for both CAV types.
o	Maintenance manuals, support and guidance.
c.	Ongoing operational support
o	Spares package
o	Maintenance package and warranty
o	Software licencing