Planning

Vehicle Digital Recording System for Road Patrol Cars and Motorcycles

SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY

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Planning

04 Jun 2026 at 15:13

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Police Authority (SPA) is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a Vehicle Digital Recording System intended for road patrol cars and motorcycles. This initiative, classified under the Video recording or reproducing apparatus industry category, is designed to enhance the capabilities of Police Scotland’s fleet with integrated digital video recording systems. The procurement process, identified as a tender initiation, is set in Glasgow, UK. The SPA has scheduled to gather market insights through a Request for Information by 22nd June 2026, as they proceed towards a potential procurement, with further notices anticipated around 1st October 2026.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses in the technology and security sectors, especially those specialising in digital recording and surveillance systems. Companies with expertise in producing high-quality video and audio recording devices that can be adapted for both cars and motorcycles would be well-suited to respond to this request. Participation could bolster business growth and credibility by aligning with a prestigious public law enforcement body, offering a substantial market entry or expansion within the public security and law enforcement industries.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Vehicle Digital Recording System for Road Patrol Cars and Motorcycles

Notice Description

This Request for Information is being issued to inform, engage and gather information from the market for potential procurement options related to the provision of an integrated Digital video recording system (DVR) for Police Scotland motorcycles and cars that has evidence recording capabilities, and speed detection functionality for The Police Service of Scotland (PSOS)/Scottish Police Authority (SPA)..

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of an integrated Digital video recorder (DVR) system encompassing high quality video cameras and interior microphone that can be fitted to Police Scotland's fleet of Road Policing road patrol cars to capture both video and audio during live recording. The system should also be able to be fitted to Police Scotland road patrol motorcycles. Additional information: This is a request for information only. Full details are given in attached documents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06adfc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052998-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

32330000 - Apparatus for sound, video-recording and reproduction

32333000 - Video recording or reproducing apparatus

33120000 - Recording systems and exploration devices

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Sep 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G40 4EH
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Calton
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow East

Further Information

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