CHORUS partner FRONTIER is pleased to publish an open Invitation to Tender (ITT) for the provision of a zero-emission, autonomy-ready Mobile Delivery Hub (MDH) vehicle to support real-world logistics demonstrations in Oxford.
📋 What we’re looking for:
A heavy-duty electric cargo platform — or equivalent zero-emission solution — capable of serving as a micro-consolidation centre within a heterogeneous fleet of human-driven, remotely operated, and autonomous vehicles.
Key technical requirements:
✅ Zero tailpipe emissions (battery electric or equivalent)
✅ Minimum 170 kg payload capacity
✅ Minimum 2.0 m³ enclosed cargo volume
✅ Remote-operation / autonomy-ready pathway
✅ Onboard compute, comms & safety interlocks
✅ Standard mains charging
🗓️ Key dates:
• Clarification questions: 01 May 2026
• Tender deadline: 18 May 2026, 12:00 CEST
• Indicative award: 27 May 2026
• Contract start: 15 June 2026
💶 Maximum contract value: €23,000 (inc. VAT), fixed price
📅 Contract period: June 2026 – January 2028
🏆 Award basis: 80% quality / 20% price
The CHORUS project is demonstrating orchestrated CCAM services in Oxfordshire, integrating self-driven bicycles, delivery vans, autonomous bots, and — with this contract — a remotely operable Mobile Delivery Hub. This is a genuine opportunity to be part of Horizon Europe’s cutting-edge urban mobility research.
Equivalent solutions are welcome — we do not specify a single brand or model.
📩 Download the Full ITT documents (including Annex A Specification, Annex B Response Pack and Annex C Pricing Schedule) below.
