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DISTRACTED DRIVER AND SEATBELT DETECTION TECHNOLOGY SURVEY

TRANSPORT SCOTLAND

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30 Apr 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Transport Scotland has recently concluded the awarding stage for the contract titled "Distracted Driver and Seatbelt Detection Technology Survey," within the Transport industry category. This process aims to evaluate enforcement technology to determine driver behaviours across Scotland. The procurement process focused on services and utilised a non-competitive, limited procurement method, explaining that no other available suppliers could provide the required technology at this scale. The contract, valued at GBP 342,090, was signed on 20th March 2026, with Aecom, a large supplier based in Edinburgh, successfully selected as the supplier.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in advanced enforcement technology and data analysis within the transport sector. While the procurement was non-competitive due to unique technology requirements, businesses with similar capabilities may anticipate potential competitive tenders in future projects. Companies involved in developing or deploying similar technology, particularly at concurrent and mobile locations, would be well-suited to compete in related future opportunities, aiding them in expanding their market presence in the region.

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Notice Title

DISTRACTED DRIVER AND SEATBELT DETECTION TECHNOLOGY SURVEY

Notice Description

Survey 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 procurement falls outside the scope of application of the Directive Explanation: 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000828905
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554886
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract 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

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
£342,090 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20261 months 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT SCOTLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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