Award

Provision of Unity Array Upgrade

DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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25 Mar 2026 at 10:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), based in Swansea, Wales, has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Unity Array Upgrade" in the software package and information systems category. The tender, identified as "tender_519348/1562662," was conducted through a selective procurement process using a call-off from a framework agreement. This award stage concluded with the contract starting on 20 March 2026 and running until 26 January 2028. Computacenter UK Ltd, a large-scale company, secured the contract valued at £250,000 GBP.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the software and information systems industry, particularly those skilled in delivering technological upgrades and system enhancements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) might find this tender appealing due to its suitability considerations. Organisations with expertise in framework agreements and procurement processes stand in good position to compete for similar future opportunities, thereby fostering growth and expanding their footprint in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Provision of Unity Array Upgrade

Notice Description

Provision of Unity Array Upgrade

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-18f98f65-0be1-42e7-9087-492d6e7002c6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4f66808-402a-42b4-bb32-9619c08dd6a9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
20 Mar 2026 - 26 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA6 7JL
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Mynydd-bach
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPUTACENTER

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