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Supply of Storage Virtualisation

DVLA - DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

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26 Jan 2026 at 10:29

Summary of the contracting process

In a completed procurement process, the Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) awarded a contract for the supply of storage virtualisation services. The contract falls under the IT services category, with a focus on consulting and software development, and the services will be delivered in Wales, United Kingdom. The award stage was concluded on 5th January 2026 with a contract period running from the same date until 4th January 2029. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract valued at £121,055.

This procurement process presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for IT service providers and firms specialising in storage solutions. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage with such tenders, given the project's suitability criteria. By collaborating with public agencies such as the DVLA, participating businesses can enhance their market presence in the public sector IT services landscape. The contract was awarded to European Electronique Ltd, indicative of the opportunities available to businesses that can meet the strategic and logistical requirements of government frameworks.

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Notice Title

Supply of Storage Virtualisation

Notice Description

Supply of Storage Virtualisation

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cfc6d49b-6e7f-48e8-aaed-e42f79d185a1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/557c6e95-4886-41ac-a463-b631f989e028
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
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
£121,055 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£121,055 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2029 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
Not specified
Contact Email
joanne.morley@dvla.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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