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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 5 releases in its history.

ContractAmendment

30 Mar 2026 at 09:32

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 has initiated a tender process titled "Regaining situational awareness as a User in Charge: Responding to transition demands in automated vehicles," classified under public authority - central government with research services as the main procurement category. The project is located in London, United Kingdom, addressing transition demands in automated vehicles, which may relate to additional goods, services, and works. The current procurement stage involves contract amendments as of 30th March 2026, reflecting the continuation and alignment with related projects. The contract's expected end date is set for 31st May 2026, demonstrating a keen emphasis on maintaining situational awareness in automated vehicle environments. This procurement follows a direct award method, with the rationale being the unique technical capabilities of the current sub-contractors involved in this research.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for research-focused SMEs with expertise in automated vehicle technologies and situational awareness solutions. Companies possessing unique technical capabilities and access to specialized equipment related to vehicle automation research are particularly encouraged to participate, given the direct award rationale supporting this tender. Indeed, businesses that can deliver innovative solutions aligned with the demanding requirements around automated vehicle transitions will find the opportunity promising. The Department for Transport's ongoing commitment to enhancing automated vehicle capabilities in engaging research environments offers significant scope for suppliers skilled in high-tech research services to contribute to public sector advancements.

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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/028918-2026
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
30 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20259 months ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2026 - 31 May 2026 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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