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Systems-Theoretic Process Analysis of Automated Driving Systems

THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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09 Sep 2026 at 14:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport commissioned research services on the safety of theoretical Automated Driving Systems (ADS) and Driver Control Assistance Systems (DCAS). The work compares these systems with the UNECE ADS regulation under development and UN Regulation No. 171 on DCAS, identifying possible gaps, missing requirements and areas for future amendments. It is a specialist automotive safety, regulatory and systems-analysis assignment rather than vehicle manufacture or deployment. Delivery may cover the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, Europe, British Overseas Territories and the rest of the world. The requirement is classified as research services and is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

The procurement has been completed and awarded to WSP UK Limited. The award was made on 2 September 2026 for £91,395.60 including the stated GBP currency. The contract runs from 7 September 2026 to 6 March 2027. It was let as a selective call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with submissions closing on 12 August 2026 at 12:00 BST. The Department for Transport evaluated the requirement as a services procurement focused on comparative regulatory and safety analysis of ADS and DCAS. The awarded supplier is WSP UK Limited, and the award is active. This is a single identified requirement rather than a procurement divided into separate lots.

This award indicates demand from the Department for Transport for independent, technically rigorous analysis of automated-driving safety and regulation. A credible future competitor would need expertise in systems-theoretic process analysis, automated-driving systems, driver-assistance technologies and vehicle safety assurance. It would also need to interpret emerging UNECE requirements and existing international regulations, identify regulatory gaps, and turn that analysis into practical recommendations for amendments or further requirements. Experience comparing theoretical system designs against formal regulatory frameworks would be particularly relevant. The route used was a dynamic purchasing system call-off, so suppliers seeking similar work should be capable of meeting that system’s qualification requirements and delivering specialist research as a standalone consultancy assignment. The buyer’s stated suitability for SMEs suggests a focused specialist firm could be well placed.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Systems-Theoretic Process Analysis of Automated Driving Systems

Notice Description

This project will analyse the safety considerations for a theoretical Automated Driving System (ADS) and Driver Control Assistance System (DCAS) in comparison to the UNECE ADS regulation under development and UNR 171 on DCAS, identifying potential areas for future amendments to close off any possible gaps or missing requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-218daa11-4715-4914-b5f6-7fc9d823eb27
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2736789-84f9-45e3-b841-68f65be74209
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£91,395 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£91,395 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2026 - 6 Mar 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
THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
Not specified
Postcode Area
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WSP UK Limited

Further Information

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