Award

Provision of Forensic Hardware

DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

16 Dec 2025 at 09:03

Summary of the contracting process

The DVLA - Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency, based in Swansea, Wales, has completed the procurement process for the provision of forensic hardware. The tender falls under the industry category of office and computing machinery, excluding furniture and software packages. This selective procurement was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement, culminating in an award to AKHTER COMPUTERS LIMITED on 16th December 2025. The contract period extends from 16th December 2025 until 15th December 2028, with a contract value of £39,441.53. The awarded status is active as of the award date, and the process's conclusion reflects successful procurement planning and execution.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs interested in providing goods within the region of Wales. The framework agreement setup offers a streamlined entry for businesses already participating in similar frameworks. Companies specialising in office and computing machinery and supplies are ideally suited for such contracts, allowing them to expand their client base with governmental entities like the DVLA. The structured procurement and defined contract duration ensure business stability and potential for sustainable growth during the contract term.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

Provision of Forensic Hardware

Notice Description

Provision of Forensic Hardware

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-731e896a-c526-4676-8296-ea9e27d434fa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d1cd0e4-7be1-4681-b56e-f21ada24ada4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£39,441 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,441 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
16 Dec 2025 - 15 Dec 2028 3-4 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

AKHTER COMPUTERS

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-731e896a-c526-4676-8296-ea9e27d434fa-2025-12-16T09:03:24Z",
    "date": "2025-12-16T09:03:24Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-731e896a-c526-4676-8296-ea9e27d434fa",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "tender_511179/1539632",
        "title": "Provision of Forensic Hardware",
        "description": "Provision of Forensic Hardware",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "30000000",
            "description": "Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "postalCode": "SA6 7JL"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "Wales",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 39441.53,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "selective",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Call-off from a framework agreement",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2025-11-20T12:00:00Z"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2025-12-16T00:00:00Z",
            "endDate": "2028-12-15T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": true
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "goods"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-250752",
            "name": "DVLA - Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "DVLA - Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "DVLA, Long View Road, Morriston,",
                "locality": "Swansea",
                "postalCode": "SA6 7JL",
                "countryName": "Wales"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "kelsey.garnett@dvla.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-328770",
            "name": "AKHTER COMPUTERS LIMITED",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "AKHTER COMPUTERS LIMITED"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "1-3 Marshgate Business centre, Harlow Business Park, Harlow, CM195QP"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-250752",
        "name": "DVLA - Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-731e896a-c526-4676-8296-ea9e27d434fa-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2025-12-16T00:00:00Z",
            "datePublished": "2025-12-16T09:03:24Z",
            "value": {
                "amount": 39441.53,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-328770",
                    "name": "AKHTER COMPUTERS LIMITED"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2025-12-16T00:00:00Z",
                "endDate": "2028-12-15T23:59:59Z"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d1cd0e4-7be1-4681-b56e-f21ada24ada4",
                    "datePublished": "2025-12-16T09:03:24Z",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                },
                {
                    "id": "2",
                    "description": "n/a",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/863b8530-5174-4f65-8e7c-1a8979d3ea8e",
                    "format": "application/pdf"
                },
                {
                    "id": "3",
                    "description": "n/a",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9de790d9-6c50-4ad2-bb0c-aa6518cdd038",
                    "format": "application/pdf"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}