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Reports on the impact of GNSS Interference in the automotive sector

DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

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02 Mar 2026 at 11:49

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology has conducted a procurement process under the title "Reports on the impact of GNSS Interference in the automotive sector." This procurement falls within the services category, specifically targeting navigation services in the automotive industry, with a focus on GNSS interference in autonomous vehicles trialled in the UK. The procurement method was a direct award due to the specialised nature of the services provided by the supplier, the Royal Institute of Navigation. The contract was scheduled to begin on 9th March 2026 and conclude on 27th November 2026, with an important milestone due by 6th March 2026. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract value amounting to £45,275.00 GBP.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced navigation services and automotive technologies, particularly those with expertise in GNSS applications. The direct award highlights the requirement for unique, specialised services where competition is limited due to technical reasons and the absence of reasonable alternatives. Companies that can offer innovative solutions and contribute to the understanding and mitigation of GNSS interference in autonomous vehicles stand poised to benefit from such ventures, thereby driving growth and expansion within this specialised niche. Such opportunities are ideal for those with significant expertise in navigation systems, automotive industry research, and technological innovation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Reports on the impact of GNSS Interference in the automotive sector

Notice Description

Publication of a report into the Impact of GNSS Interference in the automotive sector - with a particular focus on the autonomous cars currently being trialled and deployed in the UK. Phase 1 - Formation of a Working Group committee Phase 2 - Full public report published

Procurement Information

Royal Institute of Navigation provides unique, specialised services and products. There is an absence of competition for technical reasons and no reasonable alternatives.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065f69
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018372-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63724000 - Navigation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,275 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 27 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
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
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROYAL INSTITUTE OF NAVIGATION

Further Information

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