8. Accurate assessment of chassis and engine number for tampered vehicle investigation

UPDATE: Tech briefing pdf is now available for download in ATTACHMENT. Do also note that the requirement is updated to check the physical chassis/engine number

UPDATE 2: Refer to Additional Info below for the Proposal Submission Instructions

During the investigation of suspected tampered vehicle, the physical engine number is checked manually. This check can be challenging as the physical engine number plate may be visually obstructed by the components of the engine and the number cannot be properly verified.

A portable system/device that is able to read the physical engine/chassis numbers. Such system shall be compatible with most vehicle models (if not all) in the market. 

Q4 2020 – Prototype

The system/device shall be able to retrieve and read the required information i.e. physical engine/chassis numbers for majority of newer vehicles (less than 3 years old) that is in the market (European make and Asian make)

Q3 2021 – Pilot Deployment

The system/device shall be able to retrieve and read the required information i.e. physical engine/chassis numbers for majority of vehicles that is in the market (European make and Asian make)

Prototype developed - 12 months from start of project

Trial of prototype - 24 months from start of project

Market Potential for proposed solution/product

If successful, LTA would consider to use such devices for the purpose of investigations (i.e. verifying engine and chassis number) and at inspection centres. Currently, there is no single solution that is compatible with all makes and models of vehicles. Hence, a universal solution would likely be sought after by the automotive service and repair industry, as well as by vehicle regulators around the world.

Pilot procurement budget (LTA & inspection centres) – SGD 5,500 (estimate)

9 units for Inspection centres.
2 units for investigation purpose.

Price in the pilot deployment stage – SGD 500 per unit

Proposal Submission Instructions

1. Please download Application Form_0.docx found in the ATTACHMENT and fill it as detailed as possible.
2. Click on “APPLY” button in this challenge page and fill in the required fields. Do upload your completed application form and any supporting documents prior to submission.
3. If you are ready to submit your application, select “Submit for Review” in Change Proposal Workflow state field and click the Publish button.
4. If you wish to save your application and return later to work on your application, select “Draft” in Change Proposal Workflow state and click the Publish button.  Subsequently, when you return to your application and ready to submit, select “Submit for Review” in Change Proposal Workflow state field and click the Save button.
5. You will receive a confirmation email once you have successfully submitted your application.
6. Do contact [email protected] if you have issues with the application.