Planning

Operational Tools 2025

DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

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Planning

24 Jan 2025 at 14:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is in the planning stage for the 'Operational Tools 2025' procurement process, aimed at finding a single supplier for a catalogue of off-the-shelf tools and equipment for frontline staff across the UK. The procurement, classified under the "Hand tools" industry category with a CPV code of 44511000, involves providing a web-based online ordering and fulfilment portal. The goods delivery is required to be available to any address in the UK, including nominated drop-off boxes. Key dates include the anticipated tender publication by mid to late February 2025. The procurement's total estimated value is GBP 450,000, and contract duration is for two years with a potential two 12-month extensions.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers equipped to provide a wide range of tools and equipment, as well as maintaining an efficient online ordering system. Companies specialising in hand tools, operational equipment, and logistical support services would find this procurement fitting. Furthermore, businesses with strong e-commerce and supply chain capabilities would be well-suited to meet the requirements of this tender. With the opportunity to support DVSA's continued operational needs, the potential for a long-term partnership could drive sustained business growth. Interested parties should prepare for electronic submissions through the e-Sourcing portal Jaggaer to express their interest and participate in the tender process.

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Notice Title

Operational Tools 2025

Notice Description

This notice is to provide prior notice to the market of the upcoming tender opportunity for the provision of Operational Tools 2025. DVSA has a range of frontline roles who require overlapping sets of off the shelf (OTS) tools, the purpose of this procurement is to consolidate those requirements into a single catalogue It is anticipated that this tender opportunity will be published by mid/late February 2025. The DVSA will utilise our e-Sourcing portal Jaggaer for this opportunity. If you are interested in participating, please contact .gov.uk to G&Scategoryteam to organise your registration as soon as possible and to express your interest.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is seeking a single supplier for a catalogue of Off The Shelf (OTS) tools and equipment to be used by frontline staff across the UK. The supplier will also provide a web-based online ordering and fulfilment portal to be used by DVSA employees. Equipment includes (but is not limited to): Hand tools, signs, measuring tapes, tire depth gauges, torches, cones, signs. portable road side signs, padlocks, spillage kits, grit, grit bins, fire extinguishers, plumb line. The Supplier shall be responsible for providing and maintaining an online ordering and fulfilment system to be used by DVSA employees (the system). Delivery must be available to any address in the UK entered by the user, including a nominated 'Service Point' or 'Drop Off' box as a delivery location. DVSA envisage working closely with the supplier over the lifetime of the contract to ensure performance targets are met. The DVSA will utilise our e-Sourcing portal Jaggaer for this opportunity. If you are interested in participating, please contact g&scategoryteam@dvsa.gov.uk to organise your registration as soon as possible and to express your interest.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extension available.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d626
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002563-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

44511000 - Hand tools

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Feb 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
Dan Evans
Contact Email
g&scategoryteam@dvsa.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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