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IT Hardware

DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

30 Apr 2026 at 11:53

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
PlanningUpdate

19 May 2025 at 10:27

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

15 May 2025 at 08:57

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency has issued a planning notice for a public procurement process concerning IT hardware in the United Kingdom, specifically in Bristol. This procurement is classified under the goods category, with an estimated value of £30 million gross. The process is currently in the planning stage, with further details to be available by 1 March 2027. The contracting period is set to begin from 20 October 2027 and could extend until 19 October 2032, inclusive of renewals. This procurement initiative is governed by the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for suppliers of IT hardware and related services. Organisations interested in this contract could be small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The anticipated provision of IT hardware could benefit businesses involved in hardware manufacturing, supply chain management, and associated technical services. Engaging with this contract can enhance business visibility and lead to long-term strategic partnerships with central government agencies. Interested parties should prepare to leverage their expertise in hardware solutions to gain a competitive edge in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0513ec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039869-2026
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
30 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Mar 20279 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Oct 2027 - 19 Oct 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DRIVER AND VEHICLE STANDARDS AGENCY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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