---
title: "Vehicle Digital Recording System for Road Patrol Cars and Motorcycles"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06adfc"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-06-04"
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# Vehicle Digital Recording System for Road Patrol Cars and Motorcycles

Buyer: SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06adfc

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## Summary

The Scottish Police Authority (SPA) is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a Vehicle Digital Recording System intended for road patrol cars and motorcycles. This initiative, classified under the Video recording or reproducing apparatus industry category, is designed to enhance the capabilities of Police Scotland’s fleet with integrated digital video recording systems. The procurement process, identified as a tender initiation, is set in Glasgow, UK. The SPA has scheduled to gather market insights through a Request for Information by 22nd June 2026, as they proceed towards a potential procurement, with further notices anticipated around 1st October 2026.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses in the technology and security sectors, especially those specialising in digital recording and surveillance systems. Companies with expertise in producing high-quality video and audio recording devices that can be adapted for both cars and motorcycles would be well-suited to respond to this request. Participation could bolster business growth and credibility by aligning with a prestigious public law enforcement body, offering a substantial market entry or expansion within the public security and law enforcement industries.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052998-2026 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Sep 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G40 4EH |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Calton |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow East |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 32330000 - Apparatus for sound, video-recording and reproduction
- 32333000 - Video recording or reproducing apparatus
- 33120000 - Recording systems and exploration devices

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2026 at 15:13 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052998-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.spa.police.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000831761
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=831761
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA19762

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