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Calibration and maintenance of MAHA equipment at DVSA sites

DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

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23 Jul 2021 at 21:45

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05 Jul 2021 at 21:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has successfully completed the procurement process for the calibration and maintenance of MAHA equipment at DVSA sites across the UK. This contract involved the provision of repair and maintenance services for vehicle testing equipment and was awarded to MAHA UK Limited following a negotiated procedure without prior publication due to technical constraints. The contract was signed on 6th July 2021, covering a period of two years with an option for further extensions. The total contract value is £140,000.

This contract presents significant opportunities for SMEs, particularly those specialising in vehicle testing equipment, calibration services, and technical maintenance. Companies with expertise in the specific needs of DVSA and those capable of providing bespoke solutions tailored to the unique challenges of the public transport sector would be well-suited to participate in future tenders. The move towards limited competition in this area highlights the need for providers with specialised knowledge and technical capabilities.

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Notice Title

Calibration and maintenance of MAHA equipment at DVSA sites

Notice Description

Please note this notice is for transparency purposes only. DVSA has entered a Contract with MAHA UK Limited for the calibration, service/maintenance, repair, and purchase of new of its MAHA vehicle testing equipment and AVL Emissions Testers. The equipment comprises of, but not limited to; Roller Brake Testers, Wheel Play Detectors, Load Simulators and Headlamp Aim Testers for Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) and Public Service Vehicles (PSV) testing and Road Traffic Enforcement Activities

Lot Information

Lot 1

This notice is to inform the marketplace that DVSA, following a negotiated without prior publication procedure, has awarded a Contract for the calibration, service/maintenance, repair, and purchase of new of its MAHA vehicle testing equipment. The equipment comprises of, but not limited to; Roller Brake Testers, Wheel Play Detectors, Load Simulators, and Headlamp Aim Testers for Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) and Public Service Vehicles (PSV) testing for Road Traffic Enforcement Activities. DVSA have used the negotiated without prior publication route to market. This is justified based on competition being absent due to technical reasons (PCR 2015, reg 32.2.b.ii). The services are currently supplied under contract with MAHA UK Limited for provision of UK engineering services with technical support in the UK. The contract is due to expire with no option to extend further. A contract is now required for the below period directly with the calibration, maintenance, and repair provider. MAHA UK are the only supplier with the technical expertise to meet the requirements of the contract. The requirement is for a period of 2 years with the option to extend (2+1+1). Services are required at DVSA sites across the UK. The volume of services is expected to decrease, with the removal of assets, during the life of the contract.

Procurement Information

DVSA have used the negotiated without prior publication route to market. This is justified based on competition being absent due to technical reasons (reg 32.2.b.ii). The technical reasons for the justification are as follows: - The technical knowledge to calibrate and effect repairs of the aging (0-20yr) testing equipment is limited to the service provider. - The requirement is further technically limited by the bespoke nature of some of the equipment to the specific needs of DVSA. - The requirements are time limited due to the removal of assets over the next 2-4years with no budget for new test lanes, equipment or associated training.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02c3dc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017564-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£290,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jul 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 STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
g&scategoryteam@dvsa.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAHA

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