Tender

Construction, Repair, Maintenance, Calibration, Level Surveying and Verification of Weighbridges

DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

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Tender

15 Dec 2019 at 14:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is seeking tenders for the contract titled "Construction, Repair, Maintenance, Calibration, Level Surveying and Verification of Weighbridges." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on weighbridge services, and is located in the UK. The tender period concluded on 20th February 2020, with the contract expected to commence on 1st July 2020 and continue until 30th June 2025. This is an active opportunity aimed at ensuring compliance and accuracy of weighing equipment in line with UK/EU legislation for vehicle weighing services across Great Britain.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in maintenance and calibration services, particularly those with experience in working with regulatory equipment. Companies involved in vehicle service and maintenance, engineering, and calibration sectors would be well-suited to compete for this contract. By securing this tender, businesses can not only extend their portfolio but also contribute to essential services that uphold road safety and enforcement in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Construction, Repair, Maintenance, Calibration, Level Surveying and Verification of Weighbridges

Notice Description

The purpose of this contract is to ensure DVSAs specialist vehicle weighing equipment is available for use at all times, through regular repair & maintenance, calibration and verification in accordance with the manufacturers' recommendations and UK/EU legislation relative to the use of the weighing equipment in place at the time. DVSA retains a number of weighing locations throughout Great Britain (GB) from which it delivers vehicle weighing services, in particular for its Road Traffic Enforcement. For Enforcement activity to be successful the weighing equipment and concrete approach levels have to be compliant and accurate in line with the Consolidated Code of Practice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/380c0d18-fbdd-4720-abd7-cb99bf3f61e4
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63712500 - Weighbridge services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2020 - 30 Jun 2025 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
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

Notice Documents

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