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Provision of Audio Visual Equipment and Maintenance

DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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12 Sep 2025 at 11:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), located in Swansea, Wales, has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Audio Visual Equipment and Maintenance" contract. This contract falls under the industry category of audio-visual equipment with additional services for repair and maintenance related to computer and office equipment. The process, which has moved past the award stage, involved a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £92,498.75, was awarded to Charterhouse Voice and Data Limited, with a start date of 8th September 2025 and an end date of 7th September 2028, with an option for a one-year extension.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for companies operating within the audio-visual equipment and maintenance services industry to expand their business, particularly those that can offer a comprehensive maintenance and support service. SMEs may find this type of contract particularly attractive due to the suitability criteria outlined by DVLA. Companies with a proven track record in providing both planned and reactive maintenance services will be well-positioned to fulfil the DVLA's requirements effectively. As the contract covers all current audio-visual assets across the DVLA estate, it offers substantial scope for business growth and long-term collaboration.

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Notice Title

Provision of Audio Visual Equipment and Maintenance

Notice Description

The DVLA has awarded the PS/25/22 - Provision of Audio Visual Equipment and Maintenance contract to provide a maintenance and support service to all current Audio-Visual assets and equipment across the DVLA estate, through a planned and reactive service. The awarded supplier will be responsible for ensuring that the register of Audio-Visual equipment remains accurate. The contract start date will be 8th September 2025 and will expire on 7th September 2028 with an option to extend for a further one year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c0b7eb73-4d0a-46b4-8f55-950c08057d18
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c803793a-bd95-49b7-b7c2-f135a9fad49c
Current Stage
Award
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

32321200 - Audio-visual equipment

50300000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to personal computers, office equipment, telecommunications and audio-visual equipment

50340000 - Repair and maintenance services of audio-visual and optical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£92,498 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,088 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2025 - 7 Sep 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

CHARTERHOUSE VOICE AND DATA

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