---
title: "EXPLORING SAFETY-CRITICAL ISSUES IN WALKING, WHEELING, AND CYCLING"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2c1ee75a-f4bf-4db5-82a4-64054235edd2"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2c1ee75a-f4bf-4db5-82a4-64054235edd2"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2c1ee75a-f4bf-4db5-82a4-64054235edd2.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2c1ee75a-f4bf-4db5-82a4-64054235edd2.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT"
published: "2026-01-09"
---

# EXPLORING SAFETY-CRITICAL ISSUES IN WALKING, WHEELING, AND CYCLING

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2c1ee75a-f4bf-4db5-82a4-64054235edd2

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2c1ee75a-f4bf-4db5-82a4-64054235edd2)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2c1ee75a-f4bf-4db5-82a4-64054235edd2.json)

## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfTc), located in London, has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "EXPLORING SAFETY-CRITICAL ISSUES IN WALKING, WHEELING, AND CYCLING" under the industry category of research services (CPV: 73110000). The procurement followed a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 12th November 2025, and the contract runs from 9th January 2026 to 30th September 2026. This initiative is targeted at improving safety within British Oversea Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom, with an awarded contract value of £98,748. The award stage saw Mott Macdonald as the successful supplier with an active contract on the aforementioned dates.

This tender presents an opportunity for large-scale enterprises specializing in research services aimed at improving public safety through innovative transport solutions. Although not directly suitable for SMEs or VCSEs due to the scale of the project, businesses with a robust framework and capability to handle substantial research endeavours could significantly benefit. By aligning with governmental objectives on transportation safety, companies can enhance their portfolio and reputation while contributing to vital public safety improvements on a large geographical scale.

## Notice

EXPLORING SAFETY-CRITICAL ISSUES IN WALKING, WHEELING, AND CYCLING

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c563f32-04fc-47f9-9125-6983ca9b3288 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Jan 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £98,748 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £98,748 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Vincent Square |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MOTT MACDONALD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2026 at 16:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c563f32-04fc-47f9-9125-6983ca9b3288

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c563f32-04fc-47f9-9125-6983ca9b3288
  9th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ecd60018-fb57-4c41-aad4-3008e7981e37
  n/a

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2c1ee75a-f4bf-4db5-82a4-64054235edd2. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2c1ee75a-f4bf-4db5-82a4-64054235edd2.json.