Vehicle Digital Recording System for Road Patrol Cars and Motorcycles

SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY

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Planning

04 Jun 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Police Authority is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "Vehicle Digital Recording System for Road Patrol Cars and Motorcycles." This initiative, located in the UKM region in Glasgow, focuses on the development of an integrated digital video recording system. This system is intended for use in Police Scotland's road patrol cars and motorcycles, providing capabilities such as evidence recording and speed detection. As of 4th June 2026, this Request for Information (RFI) aims to engage the market for insights and potential procurement solutions, with interested parties required to submit their information by midday on 22nd June 2026.

This tender provides an ideal opportunity for businesses specialising in digital recording and surveillance technology to showcase their capabilities to the Scottish Police Authority. Companies that offer advanced DVR systems, camera integration technology, or automotive technology solutions could find significant growth prospects through collaboration on this project. By responding to this RFI, businesses can gain early access to procurement processes and possibly shape the eventual tender requirements, positioning themselves strategically for full project bids in the future.

How relevant is this notice?

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.. This is a request for information only. Full details are given in attached documents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000831761
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557314
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information 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 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 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

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

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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