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Vehicle Conversion & Associated Services 2

DVSA - DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

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10 Mar 2026 at 14:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has completed the procurement process for the "Vehicle Conversion & Associated Services 2" project, with the awarding of the contract on 26th February 2026. This tender falls under the motor vehicle conversion services category and involves the provision of associated services throughout various regions, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement, classified as selective. The contract period is set to commence on 23rd February 2026 and conclude on 23rd February 2027, with a value of £4,600,000 GBP.

This tender offers businesses specialising in vehicle conversion services a substantial opportunity for growth, especially for SMEs and VCSEs, given the eligibility criteria outlined. With the contract spanning multiple regions, businesses with capabilities of operating internationally and locally will be well-positioned to compete effectively. Cartwright Vehicle Conversions Ltd, a large-scale company based in Essex, is the selected supplier for this project, highlighting the potential for other large-scale and suitably capable businesses in the industry to engage in similar procurement opportunities and expand their operational footprint.

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Notice Title

Vehicle Conversion & Associated Services 2

Notice Description

For the provision of vehicle conversion and associated services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6d9c2f2d-286e-4608-8598-f98b249647f2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a224a750-14bb-46d0-b736-af86531dce90
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50117100 - Motor vehicle conversion services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,600,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 23 Feb 2027 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
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

CARTWRIGHT VEHICLE CONVERSIONS

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