Alberta Purchasing #2026RSS0049

University of Calgary to Procure Tesla Model Y AWD for Autonomous Vehicle Research

This procurement opportunity involves the University of Calgary's direct purchase of a Tesla Model Y All Wheel Drive electric vehicle for advanced research in autonomous driving technology. - Government Buyer: - University of Calgary (Alberta, Canada) - OEMs and Vendors: - Tesla (Original Equipment Manufacturer) - Products/Services Requested: - Tesla Model Y All Wheel Drive Electric Vehicle - Long Range (50KM) variant - Hardware 4 (AI4) included - Capable of 50 Trillions of Operations per Second (TOPS) for neural network inference - Supports real-time autonomous maneuvers in complex urban scenarios - Quantity: 1 vehicle - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Vehicle must be equipped with advanced autonomous driving hardware (AI4) - Intended for research focused on autonomous vehicle capabilities - Direct award under trade agreement exception (no competitive bidding) - Place of Performance/Delivery: - University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4, Canada

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 complex urban scenarios. The procurement is a direct award under a trade agreement exception and is intended to support a research project focused on autonomous vehicle capabilities. The opportunity is open and active with a posting period from April 28, 2026, to May 5, 2026.

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