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Supply of Connectrix Switches and support

DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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05 Dec 2025 at 11:21

Summary of the contracting process

The DVLA - Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency has recently completed the procurement process for the supply of Connectrix Switches and support services. This initiative falls under the IT services category, encompassing consulting, software development, Internet, and support. Following a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement, European Electronique Ltd has been awarded the contract valued at £1,089,396.98. The procurement stage is now in the award phase, with the contract period set from December 4, 2025, to December 3, 2030. The services are required in Wales, United Kingdom, with tendering concluding on November 6, 2025.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those capable of providing support and software development, given its focus on Connectrix Switches and associated support services. SMEs and VCSEs had a chance to engage, highlighting an openness to diverse organisational scales. The DVLA's requirements could be well-suited for businesses aiming to strengthen or expand their foothold within the IT services domain, promising stable, long-term engagements with governmental agencies. Participation in such tenders can facilitate business diversification and an increase in expertise within highly regulated sectors.

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Notice Title

Supply of Connectrix Switches and support

Notice Description

Supply of Connectrix Switches and support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c6f70373-01e0-4223-a4e2-acb453f38f81
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42e169ce-43e6-4884-a452-3866bafbed06
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,089,396 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,089,396 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
4 Dec 2025 - 3 Dec 2030 Over 5 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

EUROPEAN ELECTRONIQUE

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