---
title: "DISTRACTED DRIVER AND SEATBELT DETECTION TECHNOLOGY PILOT"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000822132"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000822132"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000822132.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000822132.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRANSPORT SCOTLAND"
published: "2026-02-06"
---

# DISTRACTED DRIVER AND SEATBELT DETECTION TECHNOLOGY PILOT

Buyer: TRANSPORT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000822132

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000822132)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000822132.json)

## Summary

The procurement process for the "Distracted Driver and Seatbelt Detection Technology Pilot" was conducted by Transport Scotland, a national agency based in Glasgow. The tender was focused on trialling enforcement technology to assess driver behaviours in Scotland, specifically relating to distractions and seatbelt usage. The contracted work fits within the transport industry category and involves various locations across Scotland. As of 6 February 2026, the procurement is in the award stage, with a contract actively in place following a limited procurement method. The process was executed without prior publication due to a lack of alternative suppliers for this specific technology, marking it as a non-competitive direct award for short-term equipment hire and data analysis.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced detection technologies, especially those capable of large-scale deployment across mobile and multiple sites. While the primary supplier awarded the contract is Aecom, the project provides insights and the possibility for competitive opportunities in future tenders as the technology deployment and results may drive further action within Transport Scotland and other agencies. Businesses focusing on data analytics, enforcement technology, and transport safety systems could find similar upcoming projects within this sector beneficial for growth and expansion. The contract value is £350,000, indicating a substantial investment in analysing driver behaviour trends and enhancing road safety measures.

## Notice

Trial of Distracted Driver and Seatbelt enforcement technology to determine the scale and extent of specific driver behaviours in Scotland

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Non Competitive Action Direct Award of short term equipment hire and data analysis of technology capable of remotely calculating the prevalence of drivers using handheld devices and/or not using a seatbelt whilst driving.

### Procurement Information

The camera equipment and deployment method proposed is the only available technology for this pilot at this scale, with experience of similar scale research projects. Market testing has confirmed currently there are no other suppliers capable of deploying this range of equipment to concurrent and mobile locations. This is for a short term hire for this trial and may inform future competitive action.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549062 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £350,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSPORT SCOTLAND |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 7ER |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AECOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549062

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549062
  DISTRACTED DRIVER AND SEATBELT DETECTION TECHNOLOGY PILOT - Trial of Distracted Driver and Seatbelt enforcement technology to determine the scale and extent of specific driver behaviours in Scotland

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=822132
- http://www.transport.gov.scot
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000822132

## 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-r6ebe6-0000822132. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000822132.json.