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ADAS AEB Programme 2026-27

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

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17 Jul 2026 at 14:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency commissioned specialist laboratory testing of advanced driver assistance systems, specifically autonomous emergency braking systems (AEBS), on M1 passenger cars and N1 and N3 commercial vehicles placed on the UK market. The work assesses whether these systems comply with the applicable requirements. It is an engineering testing service, covering mechanical and electrical engineering services (CPV 71334000). Delivery is across the UK. The requirement sits within the DVSA’s ADAS AEB Programme for 2026–27 and is relevant to laboratories, vehicle test houses and engineering businesses with the facilities and technical expertise to assess vehicle safety systems and compliance. The Department for Transport is identified as the review body for the procurement.

The procurement has been awarded through a limited procedure without a prior call for competition, as a call-off from a framework agreement. The award went to Horiba Mira Ltd, and the contract is active. The contract value is £246,457, with the contract signed on 16 July 2026. The requirement was evaluated on price. One bid was received, submitted electronically. The procurement was covered by the Government Procurement Agreement. The tender record shows one lot for specialist laboratory testing of AEBS systems on M1, N1 and N3 vehicles; that lot is recorded as cancelled even though an active award and contract are recorded against it. No separate award date or contract end date is provided. The process is complete.

This outcome demonstrates demand from the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency for specialist independent testing of advanced emergency braking systems across passenger cars and commercial vehicles. A credible competing supplier would need laboratory capability for vehicle safety-system assessment, knowledge of compliance requirements for vehicles placed on the UK market, and the technical resources to test M1, N1 and N3 vehicle categories. The work suits an established engineering or vehicle test organisation able to deliver nationally and to operate within a framework call-off route. The single electronic bid and price-based evaluation indicate that a future competitor would need a clear, competitive cost model alongside demonstrable testing competence. Experience in mechanical and electrical engineering services, vehicle systems and regulatory compliance would support credibility when this buyer next assesses comparable requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ADAS AEB Programme 2026-27

Notice Description

DVSA need to commission specialist laboratory testing to assess the compliance of AEBS systems of M1, N1 and N3 vehicles placed on the UK market

Lot Information

Lot 1

specialist laboratory testing to assess the compliance of AEBS systems of M1, N1 and N3 vehicles placed on the UK market

Procurement Information

This is a Call-off from a Framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cdf5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067851-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£246,457 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS5 0DA
Postcode Area
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Lawrence Hill
Westminster Constituency
Bristol East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Horiba MIRA Ltd

Further Information

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