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title: "Research to support the development of a GB automated vehicle safety and security approval scheme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0295a2"
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# Research to support the development of a GB automated vehicle safety and security approval scheme

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0295a2

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Department for Transport, focuses on research to support the development of a Great Britain automated vehicle safety and security approval scheme. This tender, titled "TETI0042 - Research to support the development of a GB automated vehicle safety and security approval scheme," is classified under research services (CPV code: 73110000) and aims to address multiple work packages. The procurement stage is currently active, with a total budget of £1,200,000, with a bidding deadline set for 21 March 2021. Submissions will be accepted electronically through the designated Jaggaer system, marking this as an open procurement process.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in research and development services, particularly those specialising in automated systems, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements. Companies that could benefit include large research firms, universities, and technical consultancies with expertise in automotive safety and technology. By participating in this bidding process, businesses can potentially secure contracts worth over a million pounds while contributing to advancements in the automated vehicle sector in the UK.

## Notice

The Department for Transport have commissioned research to support the development of a GB automated vehicle safety and security approval scheme. To support the Authority in the development of the scheme, this first phase has been divided into a programme of separate projects (5 in total) referred to as "work packages": Work package 1: Safety of the ADS Work package 2: Defining a codified behavioural ruleset Work package 3: Scenario generation, selection, and coverage Work package 4: Non-ADS vehicle requirements Work package 5: In-use safety monitoring of the ADS

### Lot Information

TETI0042 - Research to support the development of a GB automated vehicle safety and security approval scheme

The Department for Transport seeks to commission research to support the development of a GB automated vehicle safety and security approval scheme. There are five separate work packages that will be available for Potential Providers to submit a tender response for: itt_190 Work package 1: Pre-deployment safety of the ADS itt_201 Work package 2: Defining a codified behavioural ruleset itt_202 Work package 3: Scenario selection, coverage and database population itt_203 Work package 4: Non-ADS vehicle requirements itt_204 Work package 5: In-use safety monitoring of the ADS All information can be found through the Jaggaer system https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html

Work package 1: Safety of the ADS

The vehicle, in which the ADS is installed, must operate safely within its operating environment and for its intended use. The supplier will develop a means (including technical, administrative and procedural requirements) to determine the Safety of the Automated Driving System (ADS), in the context of its vehicle installation and operating environment, prior to deployment.

Work package 2: Defining a codified behavioural ruleset

The supplier will develop, for consideration by the authority, proposals for a minimum codified behavioural ruleset to support safety assurance.

Work package 3: Scenario generation, selection, and coverage

This project assumes that scenarios will play a central role in safety assurance. The use of scenarios is expected both at the manufacturer's verification and validation stage but also at the independent scrutiny stage prior to deployment The supplier will develop, for consideration by the authority, proposals for scenario generation, selection and coverage to support safety assurance.

Work package 4: Non-ADS vehicle requirements

In addition to the ADS, the scheme shall include technical, administrative and procedural requirements for all other aspects of the vehicle which are important to safety, security and environmental performance, and which would fall within scope of existing approval schemes for non-automated vehicles. Additionally, this work package will also consider necessary amendments to the Construction and Use regulations. The supplier will develop, for consideration by the authority, proposals for: 1) A set of technical, administrative and procedural requirements, covering the whole vehicle (with the exception of the ADS), specifically for the automated vehicle approval scheme (taking into account the existing provisions for vehicles and tri/quadricycles); 2) A set of necessary amendments to the Construction and Use regulations

Work package 5- In-use safety monitoring of the ADS

The role of in-use monitoring is to provide continued validation of the safety of the vehicle during its deployment lifetime. An effective scheme will identify potential safety hazards prior to any harm arising. the supplier will develop, for consideration by the authority, proposals for an in-use monitoring scheme to ensure continued safety of a highly-automated vehicle during its deployment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015617-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 May 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,287,863 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active, Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | HORIBA MIRA; TRL; UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 6 Jul 2021 at 21:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015617-2021
- 23 Feb 2021 at 22:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003642-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-transport

## Provenance

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