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Provision of Trade and Diplomatic Number Plates

DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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17 Nov 2025 at 13:15

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17 Nov 2025 at 10:22

Award

16 Dec 2021 at 16:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) in Wales has awarded a contract for the "Provision of Trade and Diplomatic Number Plates" valued at £1,500,000. This falls under the industry category of "Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation." The contract involves creating, supplying, and destroying trade and diplomatic number plates and is important for vehicles owned by foreign diplomats and the motor trade across the UK. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure, suitable for SMEs, and spanned from a completed tender stage with the award active since 14th December 2021. The contract has been extended to conclude on 31st December 2026, providing services from its start date on 1st January 2022.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for specialists in vehicle registration products. Businesses that excel in manufacturing transport-related equipment and those with expertise in secure decommissioning practices would be competitively positioned to contribute. An SME like Sandhurst Autoprint Ltd has already become a key supplier, indicating the procurement framework's openness to small and medium-sized enterprises, enhancing market competitiveness while fostering innovation within the industry. Additionally, the contract's nature and longevity make it attractive for businesses focusing on sustaining long-term government partnerships.

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Notice Title

Provision of Trade and Diplomatic Number Plates

Notice Description

This is an award notice for the creation, supply and destruction of Diplomatic Plates for use on vehicles owned by Foreign Diplomats whilst they are resident in UK, and the creation, supply and destruction of Trade Plates for the Motor Trade, Manufacturers and Vehicles Testers throughout the UK. Please note this contract has now been extended to 31st December 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b188d6b9-616e-4cd7-90e1-bf95b14e9f74
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2026 Over 5 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
Not specified
Contact Email
richard.jordan@dvla.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MORRISTON
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

SANDHURST AUTOPRINT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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