The FABULOS Open Market Consultation, as announced in the Prior Information Notice on TED on 31 January 2018, is a preparation on a pre-commercial procurement challenge and request for tender. In September 2018, an international request for tender will be launched to acquire systems capable of operating fleets of automated minibuses within urban areas. All companies or consortia can apply, with the provision that at least 50% of the R&D needs to take place in the EU or Associated Countries.
Successful procurement requires involving the technology companies and consortia from early on, to gain market insight on state of the art and future developments in the field of automated mini-buses. In order to achieve this, series of Open Market Consultation events are organised to refine and reposition the tender specifications.
During the Open Market Consultation, the FABULOS challenge, vision and scope will be presented alongside the pre-commercial procurement process. There will also be ample opportunities for discussions between procurers and potential suppliers.
Find out more at fabulos.eu/open-market-consultation/