--- title: "Regaining situational awareness as a User in Charge: Responding to transition demands in automated vehicles" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05643f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05643f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05643f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05643f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT" published: "2026-05-26" --- # Regaining situational awareness as a User in Charge: Responding to transition demands in automated vehicles Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05643f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05643f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05643f.json) ## Summary The procurement process led by the Department for Transport, headquartered at Great Minster House in London, focuses on continuing research for "Regaining situational awareness as a User in Charge: Responding to transition demands in automated vehicles." This tender falls under the public authority central government category, specifically targeting research services. The procurement stage is currently in the contract amendment phase as of 26th May 2026, following an initial award phase between August and December 2025. The research project is taking place across the United Kingdom, with various scheduled amendments to align project milestones and objectives. The contract amendment was initiated to accommodate unforeseen circumstances and ensure the final report adheres to a new template with proper quality assurance before its completion by 31st July 2026. This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in research services and automated vehicle technology, to engage in a government-led initiative. The Department for Transport’s procurement method has involved a direct award to Anthrometric Solutions Ltd, reflecting the necessity for unique technical capabilities required to advance the research. Businesses with experience in automotive technology, research labs, or specialised technical equipment for automated systems could find collaborative avenues for growth. SMEs with the ability to deliver high-quality research analytics or possess unique domain expertise may find this project aligns with their strategic objectives, leveraging technical prowess and collaborative innovation in automated vehicle responses. ## Notice The continuation of research into Regaining situational awareness as a User in Charge: Responding to transition demands in automated vehicles started under a previous contract. ### Procurement Information This contract is for the continuation of research that was previously carried out under an alternative contract. The previous prime contractor was unable to continue the reseearch so we are now contracting with the sub-contractors to continue the research. The sub-contractors have unique technical capabilities and access to equipment to continue the research. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048479-2026 | | Notice type | UK10 - Contract Change Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Direct | | Procurement method details | Direct award | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 22 Jul 2025 | | Contract period | 26 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £145,624 | | Contracts value | £147,874 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | 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 | ANTHROMETRIC SOLUTIONS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services - 73111000 - Research laboratory services ## Release History - 26 May 2026 at 09:24 - ContractAmendment - UK10 - Contract Change Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048479-2026 - 30 Mar 2026 at 09:32 - ContractAmendment - UK10 - Contract Change Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028918-2026 - 12 Jan 2026 at 15:20 - ContractAmendment - UK10 - Contract Change Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002353-2026 - 21 Aug 2025 at 08:53 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050405-2025 - 5 Aug 2025 at 15:35 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046285-2025 - 22 Jul 2025 at 17:10 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042201-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048479-2026 26th May 2026 - Contract change notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028918-2026 30th March 2026 - Contract change notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002353-2026 12th January 2026 - Contract change notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050405-2025 21st August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046285-2025 5th August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042201-2025 22nd July 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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