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Phase 4 - Road Accident In-Depth Studies (RAIDS) programme

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

03 Jul 2026 at 09:13

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

03 Jul 2026 at 08:28

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport is seeking suppliers for the 'Phase 4 - Road Accident In-Depth Studies (RAIDS) programme', which is an initiative under the central government. This procurement opportunity is in the field of research services and involves carrying out in-depth investigations of road vehicle collisions. The tender process is at the active stage, with a submission deadline of 3rd August 2026. Located in London, the Department encourages submissions through an open procedure, with further details accessible via their e-sourcing portal. The total contract value is set at £4.5 million (net), with a capacity to reach £5.4 million gross. The contract period will commence on 1st September 2026 and conclude by 1st September 2029.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in research services related to transportation safety and analytics. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), are especially encouraged to apply, given the project's openness to diverse business entities. Such involvement can enhance a company’s portfolio, showcasing capability in handling major governmental research initiatives, and pave the way for future public sector engagements. The engagement involves both quality and price criteria with weighted considerations, providing a balanced field for competitive advantages in technical and financial capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Phase 4 - Road Accident In-Depth Studies (RAIDS) programme

Notice Description

The main deliverable of the programme is accurate completed anonymous collision investigations and the necessary infrastructure and agreements to enable data collection. Further detail can be found in the tender documentation on the e-sourcing portal Jaggaer. https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/go/83394939019F2740659E

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c2fb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062637-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
3 Jul 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 1 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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