Teesside University Tenders £100-500K VRU Target Kit
Summary
Teesside University published an open procurement opportunity on 23 April 2026 for a VRU (Vulnerable Road User) Dynamic Target and propulsion system to support ADAS/CAV testing at the Digital Trade Testbed at Teesside International Airport. The contract has an estimated value of £100,000 to £500,000, with a closing date of 14 May 2026 at 2pm. The successful supplier must provide a single purchase bundle enabling repeatable testing. The contract is suitable for VCSEs but not for SMEs.
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Teesside University issued an open tender notice for a VRU Dynamic Target and propulsion system to support autonomous vehicle testing capabilities at its Digital Trade Testbed facility. The procurement is structured as a supply contract using an open procedure, meaning any interested supplier may submit a tender. The contract is valued between £100,000 and £500,000, runs from 1 June 2026 to 1 July 2026, and is located in the North East of England. The opportunity is open to VCSEs but is not suitable for SMEs.
Suppliers manufacturing vehicle testing apparatus or ADAS/CAV testing equipment should review the tender specifications at the delta-esourcing portal linked in the notice. Given the short contract duration (one month), suppliers must be able to deliver and install the full kit promptly. Contact details for queries are provided in the notice, and all tender submissions must be received before 14 May 2026 at 2pm.
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Published date: 23 April 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: 14 May 2026, 2pm
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
BIP1031069052
Published date
23 April 2026
Closing date
14 May 2026
Closing time
2pm
Contract start date
1 June 2026
Contract end date
1 July 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?
No
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/667P943785
- Tender notice
- Please follow this link to view the notice.
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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