Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAV) with operating software, commissioning and pilot support

Tees Valley Combined Authority (the 'Contacting Authority'), part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group, have awarded a contract for the provision of 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. Page 2 to 7 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