Award

Provision of Trade and Diplomatic Number Plates

DRIVER AND VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Dec 2021 at 22:45

Planning

30 Jun 2021 at 12:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is undertaking the procurement process for the "Provision of Trade and Diplomatic Number Plates," categorised under transport equipment and auxiliary products. The contract, valued at £1.5 million, involves the creation, supply, and destruction of diplomatic and trade plates for vehicles belonging to foreign diplomats and the motor trade throughout the UK. This initiative is currently in the award stage, having been signed on 16th December 2021, and encompasses delivery to the Swansea region. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing a broad range of bidders to participate.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the vehicle accessory market and manufacturing, particularly those specialising in printing and supply services for customised plates. Companies with the capacity to meet the stringent requirements for producing, supplying, and managing the lifecycle of such items, including SMEs in the automotive sector, would be particularly well-positioned to compete in this tender. By engaging in this contract, businesses can expand their portfolio and gain a foothold in a niche government supply chain.

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Notice Title

Provision of Trade and Diplomatic Number Plates

Notice Description

The contract is for the creation, supply and destruction of Diplomatic Plates for use on vehicles owned by Foreign Diplomats whilst they are resident in UK, and the creation, supply and destruction of Trade Plates for the Motor Trade, Manufacturers and Vehicles Testers throughout the UK.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract is for the creation, supply and destruction of Diplomatic Plates for use on vehicles owned by Foreign Diplomats whilst they are resident in UK, and the creation, supply and destruction of Trade Plates for the Motor Trade, Manufacturers and Vehicles Testers throughout the UK.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02c1db
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031522-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

34300000 - Parts and accessories for vehicles and their engines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
8 Aug 2021Expired
Award Date
16 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DRIVER AND VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY
Additional Buyers

DRIVER & VEHICLE LICENSING AGENCY

Contact Name
Richard Jordan
Contact Email
richard.jordan@dvla.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1792786862

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

SANDHURST AUTOPRINT

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