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ADAS AEB Programme 2026-27

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

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17 Jul 2026 at 14:14

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Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) commissioned specialist laboratory testing to assess whether automatic emergency braking systems (AEBS) comply with requirements for M1 passenger cars, N1 light commercial vehicles and N3 heavy goods vehicles placed on the UK market. This is a technical engineering services requirement, covering the testing and assessment of vehicle safety systems rather than the supply of vehicles or production equipment. Delivery may take place across the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, Europe, British Overseas Territories and other locations worldwide. The work supports DVSA’s market surveillance and vehicle safety compliance responsibilities.

The procurement has been completed and awarded through a selective call-off from a framework agreement. Horiba Mira received the active award on 16 July 2026 for £246,457 including the stated currency of GBP. The awarded contract runs from 16 July 2026 to 30 June 2027. The original tender submission deadline was 25 June 2026 at 11:00. The contracting process was evaluated as a services requirement for specialist laboratory testing of AEBS compliance. The published outcome identifies one supplier and one award, with the contract covering the programme titled ADAS AEB Programme 2026-27.

This outcome demonstrates demand from DVSA for independent, specialist laboratory capability in advanced driver assistance and vehicle safety testing. Credible suppliers for a future requirement would need to assess automatic emergency braking systems on M1, N1 and N3 vehicles, interpret results against applicable compliance requirements and produce evidence suitable for a public-sector market surveillance decision. Relevant capability is likely to include controlled laboratory test facilities, vehicle testing expertise, engineering analysis and experience working across different vehicle classes and operating locations. The procurement was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises, while the selected supplier was a large organisation. Experience delivering reliable technical testing through a framework call-off would also be relevant.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ADAS AEB Programme 2026-27

Notice Description

DVSA need to commission specialist laboratory testing to assess the compliance of AEBS systems of M1, N1 and N3 vehicles placed on the UK market

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-10a6973b-caf8-4b5a-b3af-bf466cbbae0f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/551f05b8-0389-49b4-b6af-c589e7f52789
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£246,457 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£246,457 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20262 months ago
Contract Period
16 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS5 0DA
Postcode Area
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Lawrence Hill
Westminster Constituency
Bristol East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Horiba MIRA Ltd

Further Information

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