Middlesbrough Digital Trade Testbed VRU System Contract Opportunity
Summary
The UK Government has published an open opportunity for a contract to supply a Vulnerable Road User (VRU) Dynamic target and propulsion system for the Middlesbrough Digital Trade Testbed. The contract value is estimated between £100,000 and £500,000, with a closing date for tenders on April 16, 2026.
What changed
This notice announces an open procurement opportunity for a VRU Dynamic target and propulsion system to be used at the Digital Trade Testbed (DTT) at Teesside International Airport. The contract, valued between £100,000 and £500,000, is for a supply contract with a start date of May 1, 2026, and an end date of June 19, 2026. The procurement reference is BIP1024829025.
Interested suppliers, including SMEs and VCSEs, must submit tenders by April 16, 2026, 5pm. The contract aims to enable repeatable ADAS/CAV testing. Potential bidders should follow the instructions provided in the linked tender notice for detailed application requirements and selection criteria.
What to do next
- Review tender requirements for the VRU Dynamic target and propulsion system.
- Submit tender applications by April 16, 2026, 5pm.
- Follow instructions in the linked tender notice for application.
Source document (simplified)
Published date: 26 March 2026
Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.
Watch this notice Print this notice Closing: 16 April 2026, 5pm
Contract summary
Industry
- Parts and accessories for vehicles and their engines - 34300000
- Checking and testing apparatus - 38500000
- Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73000000
Location of contract
North East
Value of contract
£100,000 to £500,000
Procurement reference
BIP1024829025
Published date
26 March 2026
Closing date
16 April 2026
Closing time
5pm
Contract start date
1 May 2026
Contract end date
19 June 2026
Contract type
Supply contract
Procedure type
Open procedure
What is an open procedure? Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
The successful business will offer a single purchase bundle, providing a VRU (Vulnerable Road User) Dynamic target and propulsion system enabling repeatable ADAS/CAV testing at the DTT, (Digital Trade Testbed) at TIA (Teesside International Airport).
More information
Links
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Middlesbrough:-Digital-Trade-Testbed-(DTT)-VRU-Dynamic-Target-&-Propulsion-System---Full-Kit/92V54AJEU8
- Tender notice
- Please follow this link to view the notice. Additional text
The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
How to apply
Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.
About the buyer
Contact name
Paula Lamb
Address
Borough Road
Middlesbrough
TS1 3BA
UK
Telephone
01642384507
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Watch this notice Print this notice Closing: 16 April 2026, 5pm
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