Official Tender Document (PDF)

1. Invitation to Bid (ITB)

Conteu (hereinafter referred to as 'the Purchaser') hereby issues this Request for Proposals (RFP) for the procurement of production-ready container telematics hardware, sensors, global connectivity, and cloud integration services. The equipment is intended for permanent, unattended installation on five distinct container types: Dry, Reefer, Tank, Hazardous Cargo, and Sensitive Cargo containers.

This competitive tender is open to qualified Manufacturers/OEMs, Authorised Distributors/Resellers, and Technology Integrators. The procurement process will be conducted in international commercial English, adhering to standard commercial procurement practices.

Key Tender Parameters:

• Tender Dossier Fee: A non-refundable fee of 1000 USDT is required to obtain the complete, unredacted RFP Dossier and API schemas. Payment is accepted exclusively via TRC-20, BEP-20, or ERC-20 networks.
• Sample Units: Bidders must submit one working, free-of-charge, non-refundable, production-representative sample unit of each proposed equipment configuration to the Conteu corporate office in London, UK, on a DDP (Incoterms® 2020) basis.
• Bid Security: No bank bid security, tender bond, or bid guarantee is required. All costs associated with tender preparation and sample delivery are borne solely by the bidder.
• Submission Deadline: Mid-September 2026. The planning deadline is set for 16 September 2026 at 17:00 Europe/London (BST), subject to final written confirmation.
• Official Correspondence: All queries, fee verifications, and electronic proposals must be submitted to the official email: info@conteu.io.

2. Scope of Supply & Services

The successful bidder shall supply a complete, integrated telematics solution. The scope of supply covers hardware, embedded firmware, mounting accessories, global cellular connectivity, device management APIs, and lifecycle technical support.

Deployment Categories & Capability Matrix:

The telematics equipment must be adapted to the specific operational environments of the following five container categories:

*Legend: M = Mandatory; P = Preferred; BD = Bidder-Declared.
Note 1: Mandatory where required by the specific tank design/cargo safety case.
Note 2: Subject to hazardous-area classification (Zone 0/1/2) and cargo safety profile.
Note 3: Subject to specific sensitive cargo profile requirements.

3. Technical Specifications

Proposed equipment must meet or exceed the following performance and design thresholds:

3.1 Core Telematics, GNSS, & Cellular Connectivity

• GNSS Positioning: Multi-constellation receiver (GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou). Open-sky horizontal accuracy must not be worse than 10 meters at the 95th percentile.
• Cellular Network: Global multi-band LTE Cat-M1 (eMTC) and/or NB-IoT with 2G fallback where legally and network supported.
• eSIM / eUICC: Integrated, soldered eSIM/eUICC supporting remote profile management and multi-operator global roaming. Physical SIM slot designs are not accepted.

3.2 Sensor Profiles & Measurable Indicators

• Temperature (Reefer & Sensitive Cargo): Minimum range −30°C to +70°C. Target accuracy of ±0.5°C over 0°C to 50°C. Factory-calibrated with traceable certification.
• Shock & Vibration: 3-axis accelerometer. Configurable measurement range from 1 g to 16 g.
• Tamper & Door Detection: Door transitions detected via Hall effect or magnetic reed. Enclosure tamper detection for removal or housing breach. Light intrusion detection.

3.3 Power, Mechanical, & Environmental

• Autonomous Power: Internal battery with nominal capacity sufficient for a minimum of 12 months of operation. High-efficiency solar panels are preferred for dry and tank assets.
• Ingress Protection: Minimum IP67 for all exposed electronics; IP69K is required for components subject to high-pressure hot water washdowns (such as reefers and tanks).
• Hazardous Area Certification: For tank and hazardous cargo applications, all components must carry active ATEX, UKEX, and/or IECEx certifications for Zone 0 or Zone 1 installations.

4. Eligibility & Minimum Qualification Criteria

Bidders must submit documented evidence to satisfy the following pass/fail criteria. Failure to satisfy any mandatory (M) requirement will result in the immediate disqualification of the proposal.

• Q-01 Corporate Standing (M): Certificate of Incorporation, registered address, and active tax registration.
• Q-02 Bidding Authority (M): Signatory authority evidence, Board resolutions, and Manufacturer's Authorisation Letters.
• Q-03 Sanctions & Compliance Screening (M): Completed beneficial ownership disclosure to natural-person level. Bidders must not be subject to UK, UN, EU, or US sanctions.
• Q-06 Conformity Evidence (M): Technical compliance dossier including Declarations of Conformity, RoHS declarations, and REACH SVHC statements.

7. Evaluation Criteria & Scoring

Evaluation will follow a two-stage process. Only bids passing the administrative and mandatory qualification gates (Pass/Fail) will proceed to weighted scoring.

• Laboratory & Sample Testing (25 Points): Empirically verified sensor accuracy, cellular antenna efficiency, event latency, and power consumption during testing of the submitted physical sample.
• Technical Matrix Compliance (15 Points): Completeness, alignment with specifications, and clarity of the compliance schedule.

10. Key Takeaways

• Complete Ingress and Safety Protection: All sensors and telematics enclosures must carry a minimum of IP67 ingress protection, with IP69K required for reefers and tanks. Tank and hazardous cargo containers require formal ATEX/IECEx Zone 0/1 certifications.
• No Bid Bonds, But Physical Samples Required: While no bank bid security is required, bidders must send one working, DDP London, non-refundable sample unit for lab testing.
• Strict 1000 USDT Dossier Fee: Unredacted technical documentation and schemas will only be issued upon verified receipt of 1000 USDT via the specified cryptocurrency networks (TRC-20, BEP-20, or ERC-20).