Award

Heavy Vehicle AEBS Brake Testing

DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

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Award

19 Oct 2021 at 13:10

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Heavy Vehicle AEBS Brake Testing contract is being conducted by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). This award falls under the engineering services category and has a total contract value of £45,000 GBP. The contract period commenced on 27 September 2021 and will conclude on 31 December 2021. This tender was awarded on 21 September 2021, following a direct procurement method classified as a single tender action due to its low value.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the engineering services sector, particularly those specialising in vehicle testing and compliance. Companies that provide equipment or expertise related to heavy goods vehicles, safety testing, or load simulation facilities would be particularly well-suited to engage in similar future tenders. The DVSA is keen on ensuring vehicles meet regulatory standards, creating a continuous demand for qualified suppliers in this industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Heavy Vehicle AEBS Brake Testing

Notice Description

The DVSA wishes to test a range of vehicles that are representative of the heavy goods vehicle fleet currently in use on the roads of Great Britain. These tests are intended to ensure that vehicles meet the standards they were approved to. The test laboratory will be required to have the facility to provide a load simulation as per the approval requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6c160057-7521-4da6-acb4-dcfa99d165ae
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ba9d1ef-f9bc-40a1-86b2-ee70587225de
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71300000 - Engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
26 Sep 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THATCHAM RESEARCH

Further Information

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