Tender

Verification of Weighbridges and related services

DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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14 Aug 2020 at 07:30

Tender

11 Jul 2020 at 08:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is currently conducting a tender titled "Verification of Weighbridges and related services," aimed at securing services within the weighbridge industry. This procurement process, classified under CPV code 63712500, involves the calibration and verification of specialist vehicle weighing equipment to meet National and UK standards. The tender is in the active stage, with an end date for submissions set for 5th August 2020. The contract, valued at £2,080,000, is intended to begin on 1st January 2021 and will span through to 31st December 2022, covering multiple delivery addresses including the United Kingdom and overseas territories.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in calibration, verification testing, and maintenance services for weighing equipment. Businesses with expertise in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, and construction may find this procurement particularly suitable as it encompasses a broad array of services. As DVSA seeks to enhance its vehicle weighing checks, responsive and innovative suppliers could leverage this contract to expand their market presence and contribute to regulatory compliance in the transport sector.

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Notice Title

Verification of Weighbridges and related services

Notice Description

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: IV.2.2 Instead of: 05 August 2020 Read: 18 August 2020 Place of text to be modified: IV.2.2 Instead of: 05 August 2020 Read: 18 August 2020 Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. DVSA conduct Vehicle Weighing checks using specialist weighing equipment, to ensure illegally operated goods vehicles and passenger vehicles are prevented from using the roads. This equipment needs to be maintained to National and UK Standards and must comply with the Consolidated Code of Practice; Enforcement Weighing of Vehicles. DVSA are seeking calibration and verification testing services so that equipment is always accurate to comply with the current standards. This includes supply, installation, repair, maintenance, and level surveying work; plus some construction, and civil & mechanical engineering work.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-efcdd48b-43e7-4b12-b370-46729f332ebb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/465806ab-d202-43cc-9041-236d85143be9
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£2,080,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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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