Tender

Provision of Trade and Diplomatic Number Plates

DRIVER AND VEHCILE LICENSING AGENCY

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Tender

22 Sep 2021 at 21:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is currently conducting an open procurement for the provision of Trade and Diplomatic Number Plates, with the total contract value estimated at £1,500,000. This contract involves the creation, supply, and destruction of plates for foreign diplomats' vehicles and trade vehicles throughout the UK. The tender process is active, and submissions are due by 26 October 2021, with the contract expected to commence on 1 January 2022 and lasting for three years, with a potential two-year extension at the DVLA's discretion.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing and supplying vehicle number plates, particularly those registered on the DVLA's Register of Number Plate Suppliers. Companies involved in the vehicle trade, including motor manufacturers and vehicle testers, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. With the requirement for sample plates as part of the submission, businesses that can meet the technical and economic selection criteria have a strong chance to grow their market presence through this procurement opportunity.

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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 and supply of Diplomatic Plates for use on vehicles owned by Foreign Diplomats whilst they are resident in UK, and the creation and supply of Trade Plates for the Motor Trade, Manufacturers and Vehicles Testers throughout the UK. DVLA also require a facility whereby the supplier destroys any damaged and/or surplus stock. The supplier must be registered on the DVLA's Register of Number Plate Suppliers (RNPS) and suppliers will be required to supply sample plates as part of their response. The commencement date of this contract will be 1 January 2022 and the duration is for a period of three years with the option to extend for a further two years which will be determined on a year by year basis, at the sole discretion of the DVLA.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 2 years which will be determined on a year by year basis, at the sole discretion of the DVLA.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02e3bb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023624-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DRIVER AND VEHCILE LICENSING AGENCY
Contact Name
Richard Jordan
Contact Email
richard.jordan@dvla.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1792786862

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
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

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