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    ContractsSafety Analysis of Automated and Driver Control Assistance Systems Against Regulatory Standards
    Awarded contract

    Safety Analysis of Automated and Driver Control Assistance Systems Against Regulatory Standards

    Awarded
    £91.4k
    Published 9 Sept 2026

    Evaluate the safety of automated and driver control assistance systems against developing international regulations and recommend improvements to close regulatory gaps.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 9 Sept 2026· TodayviaContracts Finder
    Awarded
    £91.4k
    Published 9 Sept 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £91,396
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closed
      12 Aug 2026
      4 weeks ago
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • WU
      WSP UK LIMITED
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published today.

    9 Sept 202612 Aug 2026

    Brief

    This project conducts a comprehensive safety analysis of Automated Driving Systems (ADS) and Driver Control Assistance Systems (DCAS) using systems-theoretic process analysis methods. The work will evaluate these systems against emerging UNECE ADS regulations and existing UNR 171 DCAS standards, identifying gaps, inconsistencies, and areas where current regulatory requirements may be incomplete. The analysis will produce findings and recommendations for potential amendments to regulatory frameworks, helping ensure safety requirements adequately address real-world deployment scenarios. This opportunity is ideal for organizations with expertise in automotive safety analysis, systems engineering, regulatory compliance, and autonomous vehicle technologies.

    Track record

    15 awards · 10 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In research innovation, DFTC DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT has awarded 15 contracts to 10 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. IPSOS MARKET RESEARCH LIMITED3× · 20%
    2. UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS2× · 13%
    3. London Economics2× · 13%
    4. WSP UK LIMITED2× · 13%
    5. Agilysis1× · 7%
    6. VERIAN GROUP UK LIMITED1× · 7%

    +4 more suppliers

    Across research innovation, the most active winners are IPSOS MARKET RESEARCH LIMITED, WSP UK LIMITED, IFF RESEARCH LIMITED — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    contractsfinder.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    a2736789-84f9-45e3-b841-68f65be74209-913450
    DD
    Buyer
    DFTC DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
    Sector
    Research & Innovation