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DISTRACTED DRIVER AND SEATBELT DETECTION TECHNOLOGY PILOT

TRANSPORT SCOTLAND

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06 Feb 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Distracted Driver and Seatbelt Detection Technology Pilot" was conducted by Transport Scotland, a national agency based in Glasgow. The tender was focused on trialling enforcement technology to assess driver behaviours in Scotland, specifically relating to distractions and seatbelt usage. The contracted work fits within the transport industry category and involves various locations across Scotland. As of 6 February 2026, the procurement is in the award stage, with a contract actively in place following a limited procurement method. The process was executed without prior publication due to a lack of alternative suppliers for this specific technology, marking it as a non-competitive direct award for short-term equipment hire and data analysis.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced detection technologies, especially those capable of large-scale deployment across mobile and multiple sites. While the primary supplier awarded the contract is Aecom, the project provides insights and the possibility for competitive opportunities in future tenders as the technology deployment and results may drive further action within Transport Scotland and other agencies. Businesses focusing on data analytics, enforcement technology, and transport safety systems could find similar upcoming projects within this sector beneficial for growth and expansion. The contract value is £350,000, indicating a substantial investment in analysing driver behaviour trends and enhancing road safety measures.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DISTRACTED DRIVER AND SEATBELT DETECTION TECHNOLOGY PILOT

Notice Description

Trial of Distracted Driver and Seatbelt enforcement technology to determine the scale and extent of specific driver behaviours in Scotland

Lot Information

Lot 1

Non Competitive Action Direct Award of short term equipment hire and data analysis of technology capable of remotely calculating the prevalence of drivers using handheld devices and/or not using a seatbelt whilst driving.

Procurement Information

The camera equipment and deployment method proposed is the only available technology for this pilot at this scale, with experience of similar scale research projects. Market testing has confirmed currently there are no other suppliers capable of deploying this range of equipment to concurrent and mobile locations. This is for a short term hire for this trial and may inform future competitive action.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000822132
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549062
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency 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

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
michelle.vanderstighelen@transport.gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1412727100

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 7ER
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
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AECOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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