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    ContractsUK Vehicle Safety Systems Testing Programme 2026-27
    Awarded contract

    UK Vehicle Safety Systems Testing Programme 2026-27

    Awarded
    £246.5k
    Published 17 Jul 2026

    DVSA is commissioning specialist laboratory testing to verify that advanced emergency braking systems on UK market vehicles meet safety and compliance standards.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 17 Jul 2026· 3 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £246.5k
    Published 17 Jul 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £246,457
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Engineering
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • HM
      HORIBA MIRA LTD
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 3 months ago.

    17 July 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is seeking specialist laboratory testing services to assess the compliance of Advanced Emergency Braking Systems (AEBS) fitted to passenger cars (M1), light commercial vehicles (N1), and heavy goods vehicles (N3) sold in the UK market. This programme tests whether these safety-critical systems meet required performance standards and regulatory requirements. Suppliers should have accreditation in automotive testing, experience with AEBS technology evaluation, and the capability to conduct comprehensive compliance assessments across multiple vehicle categories.

    Track record

    2 awards · 2 winners
    Thin record

    Only 2 prior awards here — too little to read.

    In engineering, Driver Vehicle Standards Agency has awarded 2 contracts to 2 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. HORIBA MIRA LTD1× · 50%
    2. UTAC UK LTD1× · 50%

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06cdf5

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