Tender

Operational tools 2025

DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

15 May 2025 at 08:57

Tender

17 Apr 2025 at 14:38

Planning

17 Mar 2025 at 10:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), a central government public authority in the United Kingdom, is overseeing the procurement process titled "Operational Tools 2025". The procurement is aimed at acquiring off-the-shelf tools and equipment for its frontline staff throughout the UK. Currently, the tender is in the active stage after undergoing initial planning and engagement phases. The procurement through open procedure offers a contract value of £450,000 with a total gross amount of £540,000. Key dates include the tender period ending on 14th May 2025, and the award period expected to conclude by 13th June 2025. This initiative falls under the goods industry category, specifically hand tools, and involves a single lot with electronic submission methods via the Jaggaer portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply and distribution of hand tools and equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, given the award criteria prioritising quality, cost, and social value. With the provision for contract renewal up to two additional years, businesses can establish a long-term relationship with the DVSA, creating pathways for growth and expansion. The web-based order fulfilment requirement also favours companies with strong digital infrastructure capabilities, broadening the scope for innovative solutions in logistics and supply chain management.

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Notice Title

Operational tools 2025

Notice Description

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.

Planning Information

DVSA will be holding an on-line engagement event on Friday 4th April 2025 frpm 10:00-12:00. This session will be used to assist the authoruty in developing its specification for this requirement. Should suppliers wish to receive an invitation to this event please email g&scategoryteam@dvsa.gov.uk with the subject header of Operational Tools 2025 supplier engagement event and an invite will be sent on to interested suppliers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04edad
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021570-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
15 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
21 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Jul 2025 - 9 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
2027-01-11

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialenquiries@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

Further Information

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