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Regaining situational awareness as a User in Charge: Responding to transition demands in automated vehicles

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

ContractAmendment

12 Jan 2026 at 15:20

Award

21 Aug 2025 at 08:53

Award

05 Aug 2025 at 15:35

Award

22 Jul 2025 at 17:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport, located in London, is currently handling a contract amendment process titled "Regaining situational awareness as a User in Charge: Responding to transition demands in automated vehicles," within the public authority and central government sector. This amendment, dated 12th January 2026, is aligned with a key project and will run from 12th January to 31st March 2026. This process is part of a continued effort to enhance the research started under a previous contract, specifically dealing with transition demands in automated vehicles and is based on legislative mandate 2023/54. The procurement stage indicates a contract amendment and ties into the overarching continuity of an established plan with previous suppliers.

This tender potentially creates significant opportunities for businesses in the research services industry, particularly those specialising in automotive technology and user experience design. Companies like small and medium enterprises with unique technical capabilities and specialised equipment might find this tender suitable. Given the direct award procurement method chosen for its technical reasons and the extension strategy, businesses with a foothold in research and development, especially those who can support in achieving the completion of related projects, would find a competitive advantage in such procurement processes. This continuity could lead to strategic partnerships with central government departments, paving the way for long-term growth and collaboration.

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Notice Title

Regaining situational awareness as a User in Charge: Responding to transition demands in automated vehicles

Notice Description

The continuation of research into Regaining situational awareness as a User in Charge: Responding to transition demands in automated vehicles started under a previous contract.

Procurement Information

This contract is for the continuation of research that was previously carried out under an alternative contract. The previous prime contractor was unable to continue the reseearch so we are now contracting with the sub-contractors to continue the research. The sub-contractors have unique technical capabilities and access to equipment to continue the research.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05643f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002353-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK10 - Contract Change Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£145,624 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£145,624 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
18 Aug 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
dftc.procurement@dft.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANTHROMETRIC SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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