Planning

IT Hardware

DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

19 May 2025 at 10:27

Planning

15 May 2025 at 08:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), a central government public authority located in Bristol, has announced the planning stages for a procurement process titled "IT Hardware." This procurement focuses on goods, specifically within the hardware sector, with additional categories involving services. While the exact tender for IT hardware is not yet confirmed, the planned contract is estimated to be valued at £25 million, with a gross estimate of £30 million. The procurement process is currently in its planning stage, with a notice published on 19 May 2025. Future updates are anticipated around 28 April 2026, detailing the potential tender opportunities. The anticipated contract period is set from 28 October 2027 to 27 October 2030, with options for renewal available up to 27 October 2032. The procurement covers delivery addresses within the United Kingdom and is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs.

This upcoming tender may offer substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT hardware and services. Companies with expertise in providing comprehensive hardware solutions will be well-positioned to compete once the tender is officially published, given the significant value and scale involved. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to engage, promoting competitive participation from smaller and community-focused enterprises. As the process unfolds, businesses should prepare to leverage this opportunity to enhance market presence and bolster their operational capabilities through collaboration with a prominent government agency.

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Notice Title

IT Hardware

Notice Description

Please note that this is a UK1 Pipeline Notice. This is not a PIN or call for pre-market engagement/competition. As this is a pipeline notice, there is not guarantee that a tender opportunity will result from this. Should a tender opportunity materialise, further notices will be published in relation to this.. The provision for IT Hardware

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0513ec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022532-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

44316400 - Hardware

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Apr 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Oct 2027 - 27 Oct 2030 3-4 years
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
DS&T Category
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

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