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    ContractsVehicle Headlamp Glare Research Phase 2
    Awarded contract

    Vehicle Headlamp Glare Research Phase 2

    Awarded
    £395k
    Published 19 Oct 2026

    Research project seeking expertise to advance vehicle headlamp glare reduction and improve driver safety through Phase 2 investigations.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 19 Oct 2026· TodayviaContracts Finder
    Awarded
    £395k
    Published 19 Oct 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £394,991
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closed
      14 Sept 2026
      1 months ago
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
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      APOLLO VEHICLE SAFETY LIMITED
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published today.

    19 Oct 202614 Sept 2026

    Brief

    This research initiative focuses on investigating and mitigating glare produced by vehicle headlamps. The project builds on previous Phase 1 findings to develop solutions that reduce driver vision impairment caused by headlamp brightness and light distribution. Researchers and suppliers are sought to conduct testing, analyze glare reduction technologies, and evaluate safety impacts on both headlamp users and oncoming drivers. Qualified organizations with expertise in automotive lighting, optical engineering, human factors research, or vehicle safety are encouraged to participate.

    Track record

    23 awards · 13 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In research innovation, DFTC DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT has awarded 23 contracts to 13 suppliers.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    contractsfinder.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    a0534fe3-336c-44c6-8032-9f9fe45bb5ea-918233

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