Planning

DVSA E-bike testing equipment's calibration, certification, and electrical safety inspection as well as PUWER services 2025-2028

DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

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Planning

24 Oct 2024 at 09:19

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is currently planning a tender for the calibration, certification, and electrical safety inspection of e-bike testing equipment, along with PUWER services for the period 2025-2028. This procurement falls under the industry category of transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation, and includes additional classifications for motorcycles, bicycles, and sidecars. The engagement stage is ongoing, with an engagement end date set for 19th November 2024. The primary location for services is Bristol, England, with potential delivery addresses spanning the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the rest of the world. The responsible contact point at DVSA is Nick Martin, reachable via email at G&Scategoryteam@DVSA.gov.uk or telephone at 07710670237.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in the certification, calibration, and maintenance of electrical testing equipment, particularly within the e-bike segment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. Given the 2-year term with an optional additional 2-year extension, successful bidders can expect sustained business involvement. Companies with expertise in transport equipment, particularly those experienced in working with government agencies, would find this tender particularly fitted to their capabilities and services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DVSA E-bike testing equipment's calibration, certification, and electrical safety inspection as well as PUWER services 2025-2028

Notice Description

DVSA as part of the DfT group have purchased e-bike testing equipment that will require ongoing calibration and related services during the life of the testing programme. This requirement will be on a 2 year + 2 year term. Due to the unknown length of the testing programme DVSA cannot currently commit to a longer-term agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1cc95938-cc5a-4598-ab4d-57d3f964b4ea
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/386bcec7-ad51-4c3c-addd-1e5204930475
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

34400000 - Motorcycles, bicycles and sidecars

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Nov 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS5 0DA
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Lawrence Hill
Westminster Constituency
Bristol East

Further Information

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