CanadaBuys #AB-2026-03352

Procurement of Tesla Model Y All Wheel Drive with AI4 Hardware for Autonomous Driving Research

The University of Calgary is initiating a procurement for a Tesla Model Y All Wheel Drive vehicle to support a research project focused on advanced autonomous driving. - Government Buyer: - University of Calgary (Canadian academic institution) - OEM Highlight: - Tesla is the sole Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specified - Product Requested: - Tesla Model Y All Wheel Drive, Long Range (50KM) - Must include hardware 4 (AI4) capable of 50 Trillions of Operations per Second (TOPS) for neural network inference - Required to support real-time 360-degree vision processing and autonomous maneuvers in urban environments without pre-existing HD maps - Quantity: 1 vehicle - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Vehicle must be equipped with advanced AI hardware (hardware 4/AI4) - Intended for research on autonomous driving in complex urban scenarios - Delivery/Performance Location: - Alberta, Canada (University of Calgary) - No other vendors, products, or alternative OEMs are referenced in the opportunity

Description

The University of Calgary intends to purchase a Long Range (50KM) All-Wheel Drive Tesla Model Y vehicle. This vehicle features hardware 4 (AI4) capable of 50 Trillions of Operations per Second (TOPS) for neural network inference, enabling real-time autonomous maneuvers in urban scenarios without pre-existing HD maps. The procurement supports a research project requiring advanced autonomous driving capabilities. Additional details are provided in the Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN).

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