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Non Driving Related Activities - Phase 2a

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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16 Oct 2025 at 14:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport, a central government public authority based in London, has concluded a procurement process titled "Non Driving Related Activities - Phase 2a." This research-focused initiative falls under the services category and involves assessing the impact of non-driving related activities on situational awareness during autonomous driving. The contract has been awarded through a direct procurement method without competition, as it was below threshold, and was finalised on 14th October 2025, with the contract period extending until 31st March 2026. The procurement's legal basis is bound by the UK Act of 2023/54.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialised in research services, particularly those experienced with experimental studies and data analysis related to autonomous driving technology. Large-scale consulting firms like UCL Consultants Limited, who was awarded the contract, are well-positioned to benefit from such opportunities given the scope and nature of the work involved. The contract, valued at £63,200, highlights the potential for businesses to engage in government-led projects that spur innovation and technical advancements within the automotive sector.

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Notice Title

Non Driving Related Activities - Phase 2a

Notice Description

This research is assessing how various Non Driving Related Activities (NDRAs) affect Situational Awareness (SA) when a driver has enabled an autonomous feature and is then required to take over the driving task. The research is an experimental study taking place in driving simulators assessing a series of activities and measures of performance and attention. This contract is for the analysis and write up of fieldwork that has already taken place at UCL.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ce2d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065997-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£63,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
13 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 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
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

UCL CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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