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Connected and Automated Mobility Standards Programme - Phase 4

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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13 May 2026 at 08:27

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30 Apr 2026 at 11:22

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24 Mar 2026 at 14:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport, located in London, UK, has completed a direct procurement process to appoint BSI Standards Limited for the Connected and Automated Mobility (CAM) Standards Programme - Phase 4. This programme, aimed at accelerating CAM deployments in the UK, supporting UK leadership, and aligning with international standards, ran from 13th May 2026 to 31st March 2029. The procurement reached the award stage, where BSI was selected due to its unique capability to deliver standard creation services. The contract awarded was valued at approximately £1.65 million, exclusive of gross value, classified under research services applicable across the United Kingdom.

This contract provides significant growth opportunities, particularly for organisations specialising in research services and technology development related to connected and automated mobility. Companies in the industry will benefit from involvement in advancing UK leadership in this field. Due to the nature of the direct award to BSI, businesses involved in CAM development can anticipate insights derived from the latest standards, which may inform their research and deployment strategies, fostering innovation and collaboration within the sector.

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Notice Title

Connected and Automated Mobility Standards Programme - Phase 4

Notice Description

The Depart for Transport is seeking to appoint the British Standards Institute (BSI) to deliver the next phase of its Connected and Automated Mobility (CAM) Standards Programme. The requirement will build on the previous three phases of the programme which have been delivered since 2019. It will continue the work done by BSI to deliver a suite of technical standards to inform industry on best practice with regard to CAM technology development, testing, trialling and deployment. It will do so with the objectives of accelerating CAM deployments in the UK, supporting UK leadership in CAM, informing and aligning with international standards, and strengthening collaboration across the UK CAM ecosystem.

Procurement Information

BSI are the only provider that can deliver this service related to the creation of a standard.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0672ed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043731-2026
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
Direct award
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
£1,646,400 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,646,400 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
12 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
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

BSI STANDARDS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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